The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a second detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas. The confirmed case was identified […]
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Effective June 3, 2026, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) established New World Screwworm (NWS) Infested Zone 01 following the detection of NWS in Zavala County. The designated zone includes
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The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has confirmed a case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County, Texas, on June 3, 2026. The affected animal was a 3-week-old calf,
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Recent updates from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have introduced additional tools to support the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm infestations, with important relevance for exotic wildlife.
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On April 19, Mexico’s animal health authority, SENASICA, confirmed a case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Marin, Nuevo León, approximately 62 miles from the Texas border. The case involved
The USDA has released the second version of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Playbook and Supplemental Materials. The original draft of the Playbook was first shared by APHIS in
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This video provides a helpful walkthrough of the new EWA Membership and Registry Portal, designed to help members navigate the system with ease. All members can access the Membership Portal to manage
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On March 10, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization for F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide, a topical product designed to prevent and treat
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Written by Becky Compton. Raising livestock is a gamble. I have heard this phrase countless times since we got married and bought cattle (remember, instead of going on a honeymoon). But
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The responses to the EWA Member Survey conducted in November are providing the Board of Directors and staff with valuable insights that will help guide the organization’s future direction. A
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