Tennessee Tightens Animal Entry Rules Against Screwworm
By The BriefBrief
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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