Updates from the Animal Industry Division, Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture and Biosecurity:
Animal Disease
New World Screwworm News – Practitioners are encouraged to increase awareness regarding new world screwworm. The risk is very low for introduction into Hawai’i, likely pathways include dogs, horses and humans carrying maggots. Visit the USDA website for complete and up-to-date efforts to prevent introduction of this foreign animal disease into the United States. Link here.
Animal Movement
The Rabies Quarantine Branch recently launched an online application process for owners of dogs and cats that travel out and return to Hawai’i. The online application will allow owners to submit applications for entry, pay fees, and upload relevant rabies vaccination information. More information regarding the application can be found here.
Raquel Wong, Veterinary Medical Officer
Animal Diseases