The Latest News on New World Screwworm from AVMA

The New World Screwworm is affecting more than livestock – pets are at risk, too, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently announced more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.

Stay educated by following valid resources such as the AVMA.  Find their regularly updated pages below!

 

From AVMA:

We will continue to update these pages as well as create new resources and tools in the days and months ahead.

New World screwworm resource page

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/veterinarians-and-public-health/new-world-screwworm

 

New World screwworm in companion animals: Evaluation and response:

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/veterinarians-and-public-health/new-world-screwworm/new-world-screwworm-nws-companion-animals-evaluation-and-response

 

Animal drugs for preventing or treating New World screwworm myiasis:

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/veterinarians-and-public-health/new-world-screwworm/animal-drugs-preventing-or-treating-new-world-screwworm-myiasis

 

 Traveling to and from Mexico with companion animals:

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-travel-and-transport/traveling-and-mexico-companion-animals

 

Latest NWS News:

https://www.avma.org/news/new-world-screwworm-latest-news