Nevada Health Certificate Requirements for the 2026 Cinch RSNC All-Star Super Sort
Updated entry requirements apply to animals entering Nevada from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado.
By RSNC Staff
The Nevada Department of Agriculture has updated health certificate requirements for animals entering Nevada from states with New World screwworm infestation or vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)-quarantined premises. The changes apply to contestants traveling to the 2026 Cinch RSNC All-Star Super Sort, Nov. 20–22 in Las Vegas, from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas or Colorado.
Arizona, New Mexico and Texas (New World screwworm)
New World screwworm is an infestation, not a contagious disease. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it does not spread from animal to animal; infestations begin when a female fly lays eggs in a wound or body opening. The flies do not tolerate prolonged cold weather, and a USDA veterinarian has noted the fly is not active at temperatures around 40°F.
According to the Nevada Department of Agriculture, all animals entering Nevada from a state with New World screwworm infestation must meet the following requirements:
- A health certificate (CVI) must be issued within seven days of entry into Nevada.
- Animals leaving an infested zone must meet all requirements set by the state animal health officials in the state of origin.
Colorado (VSV)
Effective Oct. 29, 2026, animals from states with VSV-quarantined premises must have the following statement on their health certificate/CVI:
"I have examined all the animals identified on this certificate within seven (7) days of shipment date and have found them to be free from signs of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV). During the last fourteen (14) days, these animals have not exposed to VSV nor located on a VSV confirmed or a VSV suspected premises."
For complete requirements, visit the Nevada Department of Agriculture's import requirements page.
