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New World screwworm
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US reopens Mexico livestock imports as New World screwworm risks ease
The move marks a significant step in restoring cross-border livestock trade while maintaining strict biosecurity measures.
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UN agencies push to contain resurgent New World Screwworm across the Americas
The US$1 million five-year research initiative aims to control the return of the New World Screwworm across America.
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Michigan tightens livestock entry rules to prevent New World screwworm spread
Michigan has implemented new domestic animal entry requirements to prevent the spread of NWS.
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FAO develops GPP-TAD Programme to strengthen early warning systems for animal diseases
Avian influenza has killed 633 million+ poultry and threatens a US$48B market; FMD costs US$11.3B annually; and African swine fever has wiped out over 40% of pig herds in parts of Asia.
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USDA confirms New World screwworm case in Texas calf, launches emergency response
Three-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, affected, with no further detections elsewhere.
