MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has announced new interstate movement requirements for warm-blooded animals entering the state following the detection of New World Screwworm in the United States.
According to a notice issued by the Office of the State Veterinarian, the requirements became effective June 5 and apply to animals entering Alabama from infested states and surveillance zones.
State officials said all warm-blooded animals entering Alabama from an infested zone must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) completed by an authorized veterinarian. The CVI must state that all animals listed have been inspected and found free from screwworm larvae infestation…