US Equestrian and AAEP Webinar: New World Screwworm Risk to Horses
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Webinar Alert from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP):
June 18 @ 4 PM ET
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States is alarming.
US Equestrian is partnering with the AAEP to bring you the information you need about the risk to horses and how you can keep your equine partners safe.
Dr. Katie Flynn, Senior Staff Veterinarian for Equine Health and Biosecurity at USEF, will be joined by Dr. Neil Gray, sport horse practitioner in California.
Register here: https://usef.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uwgRdUs4Rx-gEHPiBfqvSQ?#/registration
Note from AAEP:
**Please note that this webinar is expected to reach max capacity. Once at capacity, you will be unable to enter unless someone exits the webinar. If you leave or are disconnected from the webinar, there is no guarantee you will be able to re-enter. A recording will also be available following the conclusion on the webinar.**
Additional resources from AAEP
AAEP NWS Disease Guidelines:
https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AAEPNWSDiseaseGuidelines2026.pdf
Several pesticides are currently registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for use against screwworm. Examples of approved equine-labeled products and their active ingredient include the following listed on the graphic. For a full list of approved products and their associated species from the USDA, visit:
