{"id":329198,"date":"2026-06-09T14:22:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/329198\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T14:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:22:13","slug":"kentucky-issues-new-livestock-rules-after-screwworm-case-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/329198\/","title":{"rendered":"Kentucky issues new livestock rules after screwworm case in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56<\/a>) \u2014 The Kentucky Department of Agriculture released new guidelines following the announcement of a confirmed New World screwworm<\/a> infestation in Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Effective immediately, officials said any animal demonstrating clinical signs of a screwworm infestation is prohibited from entering Kentucky.<\/p>\n

Additionally, any livestock from Texas must now have a permit number obtained from the Kentucky Office of the State Veterinarian and a signed statement from an accredited veterinarian confirming the animals have been inspected and found to be free of screwworm signs, among other requirements.<\/p>\n

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These guidelines will be in place through Aug. 1, 2026, but may be subject to change.<\/p>\n

Complete guidelines can be found at kentuckyhorse.org\/h<\/a>e<\/a>alth-alerts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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