Emergency exemption allows import of Tanidil to fight against NWS
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) received an [...]
11
05, 2026
4
05, 2026
FDA grants emergency use of topical powder to treat NWS
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a [...]
18
03, 2026
New World screwworm poses risks for humans, pets
By Shelby Shank Field Editor While New World screwworm is widely known for the devastating damage it can cause to [...]
16
03, 2026
Topical spray approved for emergency use against screwworm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a [...]
10
03, 2026
USDA awards contract for sterile fly production facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $610 million construction contract for a sterile [...]
20
02, 2026
Bill introduced to protect U.S. livestock from NWS
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Legislation aimed at strengthening the federal response to New World screwworm (NWS) was introduced in [...]
10
02, 2026
OTC Ivermectin approved for emergency use against screwworm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for Ivomec (Ivermectin) [...]
2
02, 2026
USDA releasing sterile flies along U.S.-Mexico border
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal and state officials are intensifying efforts to prevent the re-emergence of the New World screwworm [...]
30
01, 2026
Abbott issues disaster declaration over screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Thursday as New World screwworm infestations in Mexico move [...]
23
01, 2026
USDA launches screwworm funding initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding initiative to support projects that strengthen New World screwworm (NWS) [...]