Indiana Dairy Producers: New World Screwworm

New World Screwworm has arrived! It was found in a young calf in Texas and efforts are being made to contain the spread. This threat has little risk of impacting food safety and supply, but it is a threat to the

wellbeing of our animals. Is Indiana dairy animals at risk? Animal health experts minimize the potential impact in our state, but we should not take it for granted. We have included a link to a Farm Bureau interview with Dr. Kyle Shipman with the Board of Animal Health and Brian Schutter with Indiana Beef Cattle Association. This interview is very informative and will help you answer any questions or concerns. Keep a close eye on your animals and always consult your veterinarian.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed multiple detections of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico over this past week.

This issue has gotten a lot of national attention recently, so Katie Nelson, executive director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau, interviewed two livestock industry leaders here in Indiana for more information. Dr. Kyle Shipman, Indiana state veterinarian, and Brian Shuter, executive vice president of Indiana Beef Cattle Association, breakdown what New World Screwworm is, why it matters and what Indiana livestock owners need to know.

 

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