Screwworm Cases Confirmed in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, and Livestock Haulers Could Face More Inspections
Texas, Arizona and New Mexico have confirmed cases of a dangerous livestock pest, and livestock haulers could be among the first to feel it. Cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in all three states since Nov. 6, Land Line reports.
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The numbers
As of Nov. 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported 127 animal cases, 125 of them in domestic animals, according to Land Line.
What it means on the road
Livestock haulers in those states could now see more inspections, permits and paperwork. Requirements can differ from one state to the next, so a load that is legal in one state may need extra documents to cross into another.
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California has not reported a case, but it first issued screwworm entry requirements in June. Animals coming from infested zones must have:
- An inspection by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within seven days before arrival
- An electronic certificate of veterinary inspection
- A California entry permit
- Copies of the paperwork riding along in the truck
Paperwork matters
Florida enforces its rules too. In July, Florida's Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement arrested a Texas livestock hauler who had been denied entry for not having a valid certificate of veterinary inspection, according to Land Line. Instead of getting the paperwork, the hauler reportedly entered through Georgia, bypassing an agricultural inspection station.
Research on detecting and controlling screwworm is ongoing, Land Line notes.
Why it matters to truckers
Livestock haulers running in or out of the Southwest should confirm entry requirements for every state on the route before loading, and keep copies in the cab. Extra inspection stops can also add time to a run, so plan around them. The Big Rig Daily truck stop and weigh station map can help with planning.
A question for readers
Livestock haulers, how much extra time would new inspection stops add to your run?
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