Frontline Defense: USDA Equips Veterinarians with Critical Tools Against a Re-Emerging Threat

In the collective memory of American agriculture, the New World screwworm is a ghost of a nightmare—a devastating pest declared eradicated from the United States over four decades ago. But in the face of climate change and increased global movement, complacency is a dangerous luxury. This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a powerful call to arms, directly targeting the nation’s first line of defense: veterinary professionals.