Agriculture In-depth-- Following current animal transportation requirements will help mitigate spread of New World screwworm in United States.

The Department of Agriculture is leading the coordinated response to combat New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States. USDA’s response brings multiple federal, state and Tribal agencies together with industry and territorial partners. In this episode, hear South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Mendel Miller talk about the NWS fly and larvae, tell-tale signs an animal has the larvae and how current transportation regulations should help lower the chances of the fly moving very far, very fast around the U.S.   USDA’s screwworm.gov website says: While the current risk to animals and people is very low, protecting U.S. livestock and wildlife is a national security priority. This is not a food safety issue—the U.S. food supply remains safe. The United States has defeated NWS before—together, we will do it again. Agriculture In-depth is brought to you by Kimball Livestock Exchange.