Colorado implements proactive animal inspections to prevent New World screwworm spread
On 2026-06-14, Colorado adopted an emergency rule requiring proactive veterinary inspections before animal movement into the state to help prevent the spread of New World screwworm. The measure was proposed by the Colorado State Veterinarian and adopted by the Commissioner of Agriculture on recommendation from the Colorado Agricultural Commission. The article says the rule follows detections of screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.
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