Florida Adds New World Screwworm Movement Requirements for Animals From Infested Zones

Published: September 13, 2026  ·  Status: Active movement requirements

Florida’s current equine movement page warns that New World Screwworm has been detected in the United States and adds documentation requirements for animals originating from designated infested zones.

What changed

Warm-blooded animals from an infested zone may need an NWS Certificate of Animal Movement and prior permission number in addition to normal species-specific requirements.

Why equine operations should care

Florida barns receive horses year-round from other states, so travel-origin screening now has a direct place in intake and return-to-barn procedures.

What operators should do now

• Check the origin state and current NWS zone map before movement.
• Confirm whether a prior permission number is required.
• Keep the health certificate and movement certificate with the horse’s records.
• Inspect wounds promptly and involve a veterinarian when infestation is suspected.

Keep written barn procedures, horse records, transport documents, and client communications aligned with the rules that actually apply to your operation. For related documentation, review the horse boarding contracts guide, Barn Setup, and the MyStableForms state package library.

This article provides general educational information and is not legal, veterinary, tax, transportation, or regulatory advice. Requirements and bill status can change.