16 Jan 2025
🚫Nicaragua Added to Screwworm List
Addition of Nicaragua to the List of Regions Affected With Screwworm
Summary
We are advising the public that we have added Nicaragua to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) list maintained on the APHIS website of regions considered affected with screwworm. We took this action because of the confirmation of screwworm in this region.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice outlines new import restrictions applicable to horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs from Nicaragua due to the detection of screwworm. Businesses importing these animals must comply with inspection and treatment regulations, impacting logistics and costs.