Requirements for Leaving Arizona’s Infested Zones
Leaving Arizona from an area with New World Screwworm (NWS) infestations necessitates the following:
- Arizona NWS Premovement Permit
- Electronic Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
- Compliance with additional destination state requirements (including any necessary entry permit numbers).
Precautions Before Departure
Pet owners should review the destination’s requirements well in advance to allow veterinarians sufficient time for any necessary outreach with the destination state.
Current Status of NWS Cases in Arizona
Animal health officials have established a 20-km (12.4-mile) infested zone around each confirmed case. Currently, Arizona has three active zones, and animals are restricted from leaving these zones until movement restrictions are lifted. Notably:
- First Detection: A dog’s infection was confirmed on October 28, 2026, in Cochise County, followed by detections in other animals including a horse and a sheep.
- An expanded infested zone now includes Graham County due to a fifth case detected in a dog with no travel history.
- A sixth case involved another horse in Cochise County, also with no prior travel history.
Reporting Procedures
Daily inspections of animals for open wounds are imperative. If wounds are found infested with maggots consistent with NWS, immediate reports are to be made to:
- Email: diseasereporting@azda.gov
- Phone: AZDA Animal Services at 602-542-4293 (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM MT)
References
- For more detailed guidelines and updates, refer to:
