Effective June 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is implementing additional New World Screwworm (NWS) entry requirements for animals entering California from NWS affected areas.
These requirements apply to livestock, poultry, camelids, equids, captive cervids, and companion animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, pet psittacines, and domestic rodents.
Animals known or reasonably suspected to be infested with NWS may not enter California unless specifically authorized by CDFA.
Click here for CDFA Screwworm informational and entry requirements