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This UF/IFAS publication serves as a practical reference for understanding New World screwworm (NWS), including its biology, life cycle, identification, impacts, and management. Designed for livestoc…
The UF/IFAS New World Screwworm: For the General Public webpage is an educational resource designed to help individuals understand the risks associated with New World screwworm (NWS) and recognize th…
Various livestock species, including pigs, are at risk of infestation in New World screwworm (NWS) endemic areas. Myiasis due to NWS can impact general health and well-being of pigs and is potentiall…
This factsheet discusses the risk New World Screwworm (NWS) poses for dogs and cats as well as other companion animal species (e.g., rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, etc.). The ensuing myiasis from a N…
This fact sheet helps to explain risks to New World Screwworm (NWS) myiasis to living tissue or flesh of warm-blooded animals including livestock, wildlife, companion animals, and in rare case humans…
This guide outlines the steps to take if NWS is suspected, starting with the core response approach: Inspect. Report. Protect. NWS is known to infest many livestock species, including cattle, goat, s…
This factsheet discusses the threat of New World screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax and the severe wounds caused by feeding on live animal tissue, leading to rapid health declines and even deat…
The guide was developed as a practical reference for identifying, responding to, and communicating about screwworm-related issues for beef Cattle producers. This guide is a very comprehensive and eas…
This fact sheet discusses the need for active wildlife monitoring that plays a critical role in limiting the spread of New World screwworm to livestock, pets and surrounding ecosystems. Landowners, h…
Fact sheet providing basic information on New World Screwworm including background information, signs of animal feeding on animals, identifying screwworm flies, and potential control products for use…
The New World Screwworm (NWS) Preparedness and Response Education Course is an online, modular training program developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in collaboration with USDA Animal and…
Resource provides basic information and key facts about the Zika virus, including spreading geographically, symptoms, transmission information.
This poster was presented at the 2017 EDEN Annual Meeting in Moline, IL. ABSTRACT: Currently, the only single-step methods of euthanasia approved for use in cattle are gunshot or barbiturate overdose…
This is a factsheet that answers questions about foot-and-mouth disease and explains how BSE (mad cow disease) is different.
The Mosquito Information Website is all about mosquitoes and their impact on Florida. From mosquito biology to the current status of West Nile Virus in Florida, this is the one-stop source for mosqui…
What is avian influenza (bird flu)? What are the hosts for avian influenza? How is avian influenza transmitted from bird to bird? What are the signs of avian influenza in birds?
Answers frequently asked questions about the transmission, epidemiology, and control of the Zika virus.
Discusses prevelance of West Nile virus during late summer and early fall.
The Foreign Animal Disease Readiness for Farms Video Series illustrates answers to hard questions about foreign animal disease outbreak response, and helps to do this in an easily accessible, attract…
This exercise focuses on an animal based, agricultural disaster taking place in your community. The exercise involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be u…
A 3-part video series in English and Spanish Avian Influenza Backyard Producers 2018 Spanish: Avian Influenza Commercial Farmers 2018 English: Avian Influenza Commercial Farmers 2018 Spanish: Avian I…
News article addresses public concerns and new University of Florida Extension resources and research initiatives.
Secure Milk Supply (SMS) plans for enhanced biosecurity provide a business continuity strategy for dairy producers in the event of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. During the summers of 2022, 2023,…
Resources collection on the ALIRT website. Provides critical and timely information, forms and steps to follow for reporting unexplained sick or dead animals. The ALIRT goal is to decrease response t…
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