06/17/2026
*** Dogs and cats originating from a state with one or more New World Screwworm Infested Zones are prohibited from entering the State of New York for the purposes of rescue, adoption, transfer, sale, lease, sponsorship, or gift of such dog or cat.*****
Hello Erie County Shelters and Rescues,
Please see the updates below regarding the NYS Emergency Import Regulations related to New World Screwworm, effective Tuesday June 16th, 2026. I’ve attached two helpful documents for reference.
New World Screwworm (NWS) – NWS has been detected in both Texas and New Mexico. The current NWS outbreak is rapidly evolving with case counts and regulatory actions. It is imperative that you stay informed.
The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets has also just issued emergency orders in response to the NWS outbreak. These orders affect many domestic animal species. These orders are located on our Import/Export website and can be viewed here: https://agriculture.ny.gov/animals/animal-import-export
i. Dogs and cats originating from a state with one or more New World Screwworm Infested Zones are prohibited from entering the State of New York for the purposes of rescue, adoption, transfer, sale, lease, sponsorship, or gift of such dog or cat.
Information about screwworm click here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm
For confirmed case counts and where affected counties are, click here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/current-status/us-confirmed-cases-new-world
Current Infested Zones:
i. NM: New Mexico Interactive Map of NWS Zones - Be Alert, Not Alarmed!
ii. TX: https://tahc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=fc8902674b004a778f44e3fe219c255f
*Please note that this is a reportable disease in ALL states. If you suspect NWS, please contact your state veterinarian or USDA immediately. Early detection is crucial to limiting the spread of this disease.