Bellinger named senior advisor for NWS preparedness
The Trump administration appointed John Bellinger as the new senior advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, [...]
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06, 2026
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06, 2026
Abbott expands disaster declaration for New World screwworm
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott expanded Texas’ New World screwworm disaster declaration June 5 in response to [...]
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06, 2026
New World screwworm confirmed in three-week old calf in Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor New World screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in Texas for the first time in decades. [...]
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05, 2026
USDA deputy secretary shares outlook for agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Times are tough in farm country right now, but Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden [...]
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05, 2026
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]