New screwworm treatments offer hope as ranchers prepare for possible spread

MAY 9, 202616 MIN
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New screwworm treatments offer hope as ranchers prepare for possible spread

MAY 9, 202616 MIN

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There is some positive news for ranchers concerned about the spread of New World screwworm. New FDA-approved treatments — including both a powder and an ointment — are now on the way for prevention and treatment across multiple animal species. The concern remains high, however, as cases have already been detected in northern Mexico. Many in the agriculture industry say it’s not a question of if the parasite reaches the U.S., but when.