Fill Your Plate Securely: Dr. Wolker on Battling the Screwworm Before It Hits Arizona

from Fill Your Plate NOW · host Julie Murphree & Tammy Baker

Join Fill Your Plate Now for a critical conversation with Dr. Ryan Wolker, DVM, Arizona's State Veterinarian. Recent confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico have put the spotlight on this parasitic fly, but Dr. Wolker makes one thing crystal clear: this is a food security issue, not a food safety issue. NWS endangers livestock herds, wildlife, pets, and could impact food supply chains — yet it poses zero risk to the safety of our food due to food safety practices already in place. The USDA and state partners have repeatedly confirmed that the U.S. food supply remains safe. In this episode, discover Arizona's robust surveillance program (fly trapping since August 2025 with no current detections), practical steps every producer and pet owner can take right now, what clinical signs to watch for, the exact reporting process, and how Arizona is coordinating with USDA-APHIS, neighboring states, tribes, and public health partners. Stay informed and help protect the food system that fills our plates. Resources for Dr. Ryan Wolker, DVM | Arizona's State Veterinarian Screwworm.gov | Arizona Department of Agriculture New World Screwworm | LinkedIn Additional Resources Tammy Baker LinkedIn | Julie Murphree LinkedIn | AZ Milk Producers Website | Arizona Farm Bureau

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