Georgia Tightens Animal Entry Rules After Screwworm Case

Georgia has tightened rules for bringing animals into the state after a new screwworm case.

What changed

The state changed its animal-entry requirements in response to the case. The available announcement does not identify which animals are covered, when the rules take effect or what paperwork, testing or inspections may be required.

What to check

People moving animals into Georgia should review the state’s current entry requirements before travel. The applicable rules may depend on the animal and the place it is coming from.

Why it matters

The change is tied to a newly reported screwworm case. Georgia’s action makes the case a matter for people transporting animals into the state, but the number of affected animals, the location of the case and the length of the rules are not stated.

WRDW reported on the change. The state record or notice connected to that coverage should be used to confirm the exact entry requirements and effective date.