New World Screwworm
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- Publication
- Date of Publication
- June 5, 2025
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Overview
Publication Information
New World screwworm can cause devastating harm to livestock and wildlife-starting from a single untreated wound. This factsheet gives you the tools to recognize, report, and respond quickly.
What You'll Learn:
- The type of damage New World screwworms cause to animals.
- How to identify signs of a New World screwworm infestation in livestock animals
- What you must do when you suspect you have infested animals.
- How to identify and report cases of New World screwworms.
- Potential control products for use against New World screwworms in the U.S.
- Other resources to learn about New World screwworms.
Download now for clear steps to protect your herd.
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