New World Screwworm Draws Near, NMPF Prepares

ZISK
Apr 8
1 min read

As spring temperatures rise, the threat of New World screwworm making its way into the United States is also increasing. NMPF is working with agencies and stakeholders to ensure dairy preparedness.

Infestations continue to push north toward the U.S.-Mexico border, with the closest currently active case about 150 miles from Texas; meanwhile, sterile flies are being released in Texas up to 50 miles from the Mexican border to help suppress populations before they can reach American livestock.

NMPF brought several key partners together for a webinar March 16 to share the latest on New World screwworm and what it means for U.S. dairy.

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