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New World screwworm
APHIS approves release of New World screwworm infested zones in Texas
This action comes after state and federal subject matter experts confirmed that the two areas met all requirements outlined in APHIS’ New World Screwworm Response Playbook for zone release.
New World screwworm
FDA authorizes generic drug to prevent New World screwworm in cattle
Bimectin (ivermectin) injection can be used for the prevention of New World screwworm infestations in cattle when administered within 24 hours of birth, at the time of castration, or at the appearance of a wound.
New World screwworm
FFAR research explores novel approach to protect livestock from NWS
As the Southern U.S. continues to navigate cases of New World screwworm (NWS), the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the University of Notre Dame are investing $140,389 in a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to evaluate whether an existing drug can be repurposed to kill screwworm larvae.
Avian Influenza
Ongoing H5N1 research raises more questions about dairy farm spread
Researcher says he remains unable to explain exactly how the virus is spreading from one farm to the next.
New World screwworm
USDA to review NWS response playbook quarterly
The new roadmap establishes a quarterly cycle for inviting and reviewing stakeholder feedback, incorporating lessons learned and, as needed, refining guidance to ensure the playbook remains an agile, science‑based resource for responders across the United States.
African Swine Fever
Texas A&M studying tick habitat to strengthen African swine fever preparedness
DHS-funded study examines if a long-lived soft tick in Texas might transmit African swine fever, which would impact the response, surveillance and outbreak control.
Avian Influenza
Anti-viral fogging tech for HPAI in development at Purdue University
Fogging with catmint oil could give poultry producers another tool to prevent HPAI, researcher says.
African Swine Fever
ASF suspected in India’s Gujarat state
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is suspected in Gujarat, while new cases are confirmed in two other states.
African Swine Fever
More ASF farm outbreaks reported in central Europe, Asia, East Africa
In Europe, more herds of domestic pigs have been hit by African swine fever (ASF) in Hungary, Moldova, Poland and Romania, while there are widespread new cases in wild boar.
New World screwworm
FDA grants emergency use authorization for Elanco’s NWS prevention spray
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization to Elanco Animal Health Inc. for CLiK Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) wound spray for application on or around wounds to prevent infestations of New World screwworm (NWS) larvae.
New World screwworm
USDA, DHS reinforce commitment to respond to threats such as NWS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have announced a memorandum of understanding that reinforces a whole-of-government commitment to protect the nation’s food, agriculture and veterinary systems from emerging threats like New World screwworm.
African Swine Fever
Farmers struggle to recover from ASF
From Sri Lanka to the Dominican Republic, farmers whose herds were hit by African swine fever are struggling to recover their livelihoods.
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