USDA Launches Centralized New World Screwworm Information Website
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a new website, Screwworm.gov, aimed at centralizing information about the New World Screwworm (NWS), a pest that poses a threat to the nation’s cattle industry. The website is part of a whole-of-government plan to counter the pest, featuring resources for a wide range of stakeholders including livestock producers, veterinarians, and the general public. Led by Secretary Brooke Rollins, the site will feature updates, research, and information from collaborating agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
(Washington, D.C., November 21, 2025)
Today marks the launch of the all-new Unified New World Screwworm (NWS) website by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new site serves as a one-stop source for NWS information and demonstrates the government’s comprehensive efforts to combat this dangerous pest under Secretary Rollin’s five-pronged plan.
“Screwworm.gov will play a crucial role in safeguarding our nation’s cattle industry from the New World Screwworm,” declared Secretary Brooke Rollins. “It offers a unified platform for all screwworm-related updates, fostering knowledge amongst our stakeholders and demonstrating our commitment to this national security priority.”
The website houses resources for a broad spectrum of stakeholders, from livestock producers, veterinarians, and animal health officials, to pet owners, researchers, and the general public. This includes USDA-verified information on screwworm cases and countermeasures in Mexico and U.S. readiness initiatives.
Under Secretary Rollins’ directive, USDA leads a robust, cross-government response to protect livestock, wildlife, and public health from NWS. The U.S. One Health Coordination Unit for NWS, jointly led by USDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of the Interior, is steadfastly ensuring the U.S. is prepared for NWS incursion.
Content from partnering agencies including the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Energy, Homeland Security, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of State also features on screwworm.gov.
The site is designed with users at the forefront, aiding those safeguarding their herds, endorsing health certificates, conducting research, seeking answers to questions, or exploring other ways to contribute. Visit Screwworm.gov today!
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