Event Brief
Tennessee Tightens Animal Entry Rules Against Screwworm
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Tennessee State Veterinarian issues temporary order with stricter livestock transport rules to block New World screwworm.
WHO: Tennessee State Veterinarian; Tennessee officials; livestock owners and animal transporters
WHAT: Temporary order adds stricter requirements for animals entering Tennessee from areas where New World screwworm has been detected
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 7:13 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: New World screwworm has been detected in parts of Texas and New Mexico, prompting prevention steps to stop the parasite from reaching Tennessee animals
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