New World Screwworm Virus

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller sent a formal letter to the FDA asking for emergency authorization of ivermectin-medicated livestock feed to help stop the spread of New World Screwworm.

The Protecting Americas Herds Act would let Cooperative Extension agents act as livestock inspectors, filling a critical gap in early detection of New World screwworm for ranchers in high-risk states.

The USDA's new $105 million initiative includes 40 projects aimed at improving sterile fly production and creating effective traps for the New World screwworm.

While New World Screwworm has been found in Texas and New Mexico, local cattle prices are climbing, with producers remaining vigilant yet optimistic about the market's strength.

In light of the New World Screwworm detected down south, Oregon Department of Ag officials are tightening regulations on animal transport to protect livestock from this dangerous parasitic fly.

As the New World Screwworm poses a threat to livestock, a new facility at Moore Air Force Base could soon produce 300 million sterile flies each week.

USDA is investigating 12 confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in the United States.

Texas agriculture officials are expanding efforts to contain an outbreak of the New World Screwworm as confirmed cases continue increasing in the state.

With millions of sterile flies released, the USDA is on a mission to protect livestock from NWS.

The cattle community is getting a much-needed boost with new resources aimed at tackling NWS. Find out what’s available.