A new whitepaper released by the United States Animal Health Association in partnership with the National Institute for Animal Agriculture outlines ongoing risks and response strategies related to the New World screwworm.
The report builds on discussions from the 2025 New World Screwworm Symposium, emphasizing surveillance, rapid-response coordination and cross-border collaboration. It highlights the importance of preparedness planning, industry communication and continued research to prevent reintroduction.
The whitepaper also underscores economic risks to livestock producers and the need for sustained investment in animal health infrastructure. To view the whitepaper, visit tinyurl.com/yjr8n4em.
