USDA Centralizes Screwworm Response with Screwworm.gov

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has rolled out a new unified New World screwworm website, Screwworm.gov, which aims to serve as a centralized hub designed to pull together every piece of federal information on the pest and support Secretary of Ag Brooke Rollins’ five-pronged response plan.

Screwworm.gov brings together federal updates and resources for livestock producers, veterinarians, wildlife managers, animal-health officials, researchers, pet owners, and anyone needing a consistent base of information on NWS. The site also includes USDA-verified updates on cases and response activities in Mexico, along with U.S. preparedness efforts.

The USDA says the launch is part of a larger whole-of-government push to guard U.S. livestock, wildlife, and public health. The U.S. One Health Coordination Unit for NWS, which was co-led by the USDA, what’s left of the the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of the Interior are coordinating federal readiness in case NWS is detected domestically.

In addition to USDA content, Screwworm.gov compiles material from partner agencies including the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of State.

The USDA claims that the site was designed with users in mind, whether they’re protecting herds, traveling with animals, issuing health certificates, conducting research, or simply looking for accurate information.

Screwworm.gov is expected to receive continuing updates as developments occur.