USDA Releases New World Screwworm Response Playbook Amid Government Shutdown Despite the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a major development over the weekend via X (formerly Twitter), unveiling the USDA’s New World Screwworm Response Playbook. The playbook was shared last week with over 200 stakeholders and key partners during a call outlining the department’s strategy …
Secretary of Agriculture Updates Eradication Efforts Amid Another New World Screwworm Detection
USDA Responds to New World Screwworm Threat Near U.S.-Mexico Border The USDA is ramping up efforts to protect American livestock following the recent detection of New World Screwworm cases in Mexico, including one reported just 170 miles from the U.S. border. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued an update on X last week to outline actions underway and affirm …
FDA Approves First Drug For Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm
FDA Approves First Drug for New World Screwworm in Cattle: Dectomax-CA1 In a major step forward for livestock health and protection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conditionally approved the first drug in the U.S. for the prevention and treatment of New World Screwworm (NWS). “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has conditionally approved the first drug for …
Another New World Screwworm Detection In Mexico
USDA Responds Swiftly to New World Screwworm Detection in Mexico A new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in Mexico, roughly 170 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, according to an official announcement from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. “In a post on X, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that another case of New World …
NWS Eradication Effort Update
USDA Responds to New World Screwworm (NWS) Detection Near U.S.-Mexico Border Following the recent detection of New World Screwworm just 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to prevent the pest’s entry into the United States. Lauren Stump, USDA’s Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, provided a detailed update on …
New World Screwworm Eradication Effort Update from USDA
USDA Ramps Up Border Protection Against New World Screwworm Threat With the recent detection of New World Screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to prevent the pest from entering and threatening American livestock. This proactive approach is being led by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) …
NCBA Reaction to NWS Detection in Nuevo Leon
NCBA Urges Fast Action as New World Screw Worm Nears U.S. Border As the New World Screw Worm inches closer to the U.S. border, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is urging immediate and decisive action to protect the American cattle industry. Following the detection just 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, NCBA CEO Collin Woodall shared the association’s position …
USDA Deputy Secretary Provides Update on NWS Detection and Prevention
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden Updates on New World Screw Worm Prevention Efforts During last week’s Farm Progress Show in Illinois, U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden provided an important update on the New World Screw Worm, a pest posing a threat to livestock and humans. Vaden addressed recent concerns following a human detection case, sharing crucial insights …
New World Screwworm Human Case Confirmed
USDA and HHS Confirm Travel-Related Human Case of New World Screwworm in Maryland The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed a travel-associated case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States. The case was identified in Maryland, in a patient returning from El Salvador. This marks the first confirmed …
Human Case of New World Screwworm Confirmed in the U.S.
First Human Case of New World Screwworm Reported in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first human case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States, according to a recent report. The diagnosis was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The rare parasitic infestation appeared in a traveler returning …