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USDA: Screwworm found on imported horse, no U.S. outbreak detected
04 Feb 2026 06:07 GMT
… the United States.
According to USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, inspectors found larvae in … quarantine protocols working as designed.
USDA said there is no evidence … in the United States.
Separately, USDA announced it is shifting sterile …
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USDA shifts sterile fly dispersal efforts to defend U.S. border
03 Feb 2026 20:39 GMT
… S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced Jan. 30 a … NWS.
Surveillance, monitoring, and reporting
USDA continues to lead intensive surveillance … to their state animal health officials or USDA area veterinarian in …
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USDA to Release Sterile Flies in Texas to Counter Screwworm Pest
03 Feb 2026 16:56 GMT
… Luis Gonzalez/Reuters
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will start dispersing … under the Department of Agriculture (USDA). To counter NWS parasites, the … USDA has been dispersing 100 million …
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USDA-APHIS, SAG, and Frutas de Chile update key pre-shipment program agreement
03 Feb 2026 14:32 GMT
… the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and … of Frutas de Chile, said USDA-APHIS/SAG and Frutas … checked: Inside the SAG/USDA fresh fruit inspection site in …
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USDA Will Release Sterile Flies in Texas to Defend Against New World Screwworm
02 Feb 2026 15:17 GMT
… Carrico of DTN writes: USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has expanded … open wound on the animal.
Upon further examination, … found.
USDA continues to ask U.S. animal owners to … to their state animal health officials, USDA area vets and …
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USDA ramps up border defense against New World screwworm
02 Feb 2026 14:38 GMT
… States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is shifting its sterile … courtesy of 135pixels, Shutterstock
The USDA continues to lead intensive surveillance … to their state animal health officials or USDA area veterinarian in …
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USDA Takes Precautionary Action to Protect Against Northern Spread of New World Screwworm
01 Feb 2026 12:04 GMT
… of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a … NWS to the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) … Department (TPWD).
The USDA-APHIS press release highlights … reporting. According to the USDA, the sterile fly eradication …
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USDA Takes Precautions Against New World Screwworm
01 Feb 2026 00:41 GMT
The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announces a shift in New World screwworm sterile fly dispersal efforts into Texas to stop the northern spread of NWS.
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USDA announces program to help combat deadly flesh eating parasite
31 Jan 2026 11:39 GMT
… in the wound of an animal. The larvae will kill … comes to saving the infected animal. He also says wildlife … into the U.S. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will give up to … and safeguard U.S. agriculture, animal health, and trade, according to …
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DHS, USDA, and CDC Conduct Exercise to Strengthen America’s Food Security
31 Jan 2026 00:30 GMT
… S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Centers … improve coordination for emerging animal and public health threats. … affect any warm-blooded animal, as well as … Associate Administrator for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and New World …