Veterinarians and veterinary technicians are important in recognizing New World screwworm should an invasion of Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm fly, occur. To help in these efforts, the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program has developed the training module, Module 41: New World Screwworm: A 21st Century Perspective. It goes over signs of NWS, its life cycle, control measures and reporting methods. It also covers the potential animal, human and financial impacts associated with an incursion of NWS.
Source: AVMA, USDA, April 21, 2025. Link.
The USDA recommends that every veterinarian and veterinary technician, regardless of practice type, review this module to learn how to recognize and respond to NWS.”
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