Category: New World Screwworm

When it comes to protecting South Carolina’s livestock and wildlife, preparation is everything. That’s why Clemson Livestock Poultry Health (CULPH) recently brought together animal health professionals from across the state for a hands-on New World screwworm sampling workshop. Held July 24 in partnership with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services, the […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for generic Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that weigh at least two pounds and are at least four weeks old. This is the first generic animal drug authorized for […]

Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent confirmation of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico, Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health (CULPH) and Clemson Department of Pesticide Regulation are encouraging livestock owners, veterinarians and animal health professionals to remain vigilant while emphasizing that South Carolina is actively preparing for the potential threat. While NWS is currently only detected in […]

While there are no known detections of New World Screwworm in South Carolina, or the Southeast, Clemson Livetock-Poultry Health has announced that effective immediately, it will enforce additional interstate movement health requirements for warm-blooded animals entering South Carolina from states affected with NWS cases. Details here.