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Resource Guide New World Screwworm (NWS) 06-18-2026 UPDATE New World Screwworm Fact Sheet Info for Swine Producers Learn about NWS biology, life cycle, signs of infestation, affected animals, economic impacts, prevention methods, treatment options, and reporting procedures. Learn about the affect on swine operations, including signs of infestation, animal health, economic risks, prevention, treatment options, and biosecurity practices to help reduce the threat to pork production. Livestock Management Considerations Companion Animal Care Overview of livestock practices, including managing wounds, animal handling, seasonal considerations, surveillance, and treatment options. Learn what influence exposure and control efforts. Learn how NWS affects dogs, cats, and other companion animals, including signs of infestation, prevention, wound care, treatment options, and steps to protect animal health. Wildlife Monitoring and Management Protecting Human Health Examine the impact on wildlife, including affected species, surveillance, monitoring challenges, reporting, and the importance of coordination among landowners, wildlife professionals, and animal health officials. Learn how NWS can affect people, including risk factors, signs of infestation, prevention measures, treatment options, and steps to protect human health while caring for animals or treating wounds. Guide developed by Sara Allen, Phoenix Rogers, and Zach Schaefer. Extension Specialists, Disaster Assessment & Recovery Unit, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.Producer Action Guide New World Screwworm (NWS) 06-18-2026 UPDATE WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT NWS REPORTING NWS See how suspected NWS cases are identified, sampled, reported, and managed by animal health officials and producers. Inspect Collect Learn how to safely collect, preserve, and submit suspected NWS samples for laboratory identification. Protect Find FDA guidance on approved animal drugs, emergency use options, and available treatments for NWS in affected species. Early detection and reporting is critical. Report all suspected and confirmed cases of NWS immediately. TAHC RESTRICTION ZONE GUIDANCE Up-to-date information from Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) on current Texas Counties within NWS zones, link to the zone map, and movement restrictions. This factsheet provides overview of livestock movement requirements in Texas areas affected by NWS, including inspection, treatment, permitting, and documentation. APHIS CONFIRMED DETECTIONS View the latest confirmed animal and wild fly NWS detections in the U.S. Track outbreak locations, surveillance and response information from USDA APHIS. Guide developed by Sara Allen, Phoenix Rogers, and Zach Schaefer. Extension Specialists, Disaster Assessment & Recovery Unit, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Do not trap or watch for flies themselves. Many flyspecies look alike or you may trap harmless sterileflies released for eradication efforts. According toUSDA-APHIS, instead, inspect for:“Larvae (maggots) and eggs in or around bodyopenings such as the nose, ears, and genital areas,or the navel of newborn animals.Draining or enlarging wounds.Foul odor or the smell of decay. Signs of pain such as irritated behavior,depression, not eating, or isolation.”Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.