New York imposes livestock import restrictions to curb New World screwworm

New York State announced new restrictions on livestock imports. The measure aims to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm insect. Officials say the pest poses a serious threat to animal health and agriculture. The restrictions apply to certain species and regions identified as high risk. Enforcement will involve inspections and quarantine procedures at entry points. Farmers and exporters are being notified of the new compliance requirements. The state hopes the actions will contain the infestation before it expands. Monitoring will continue to assess the effectiveness of the restrictions.