USDA ADDS SEVEN COUNTRIES TO SCREWWORM AFFLICTED LIST
June 27, 2024
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On May 23, 2024 the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (“APHIS”) published an advisory adding Aruba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Iran, Timor-Leste, and Yemen to its list of regions considered affected by screwworm. Screwworm are a parasite that kill livestock and wildlife and can infest humans. Pursuant to 9 CFR Part 93 which prevents the importation of certain animals into the U.S. to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and pests – Horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs from a region with screwworm may only be imported to the U.S. if they are inspected and, if necessary, treated for screwworm using the following procedures:
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Horses § 93.308(a)(3): Predeparture and post-arrival inspection and treatment including a seven (7) day quarantine after arrival, and examination by a veterinarian before release from quarantine.
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Swine/ruminants §§ 93.405(a)(3) and 93.505(b): Predeparture and post-arrival inspection and treatment.
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Dogs § 93.600: Predeparture inspection and if necessary, treatment prior to importation.
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