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The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated a formal emergency response to the New World screwworm on Thursday after the parasitic fly was detected in U.S. cattle for the first time in decades, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed.

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated a formal emergency response to the New World screwworm on Thursday after the parasitic fly was detected in U.S. cattle for the first time in decades, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading the animal response by monitoring livestock and releasing sterile flies to curb the spread, while the CDC prepares for potential human exposure. At least six cases have been confirmed in U.S. cattle, a goat in Texas and a dog in New Mexico.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading the animal response by monitoring livestock and releasing sterile flies to curb the spread, while the CDC prepares for potential human exposure. At least six cases have been confirmed in U.S. cattle, a goat in Texas and a dog in New Mexico.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins described the CDC activation as part of a government-wide approach, saying it allows officials "to deploy more resources at the federal level." She also announced John Bellinger as the new senior advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins described the CDC activation as part of a government-wide approach, saying it allows officials "to deploy more resources at the federal level." She also announced John Bellinger as the new senior advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved emergency use of generic Nitenpyram Tablets to treat New World screwworm infestations in cats and dogs weighing at least two pounds. The drug kills most larvae within hours of the first dose but does not prevent reinfestation.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved emergency use of generic Nitenpyram Tablets to treat New World screwworm infestations in cats and dogs weighing at least two pounds. The drug kills most larvae within hours of the first dose but does not prevent reinfestation.

The New World screwworm was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s using sterile fly releases. The most recent domestic outbreak occurred in Florida between 2016 and 2017 and was eliminated through a coordinated federal, state and local response.

The New World screwworm was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s using sterile fly releases. The most recent domestic outbreak occurred in Florida between 2016 and 2017 and was eliminated through a coordinated federal, state and local response.

Colorado enacted an emergency rule barring animals with New World screwworm from entering the state, requiring movement certificates and veterinary inspections for livestock from infested zones. Canada also imposed temporary import restrictions on livestock from affected U.S. areas.

Colorado enacted an emergency rule barring animals with New World screwworm from entering the state, requiring movement certificates and veterinary inspections for livestock from infested zones. Canada also imposed temporary import restrictions on livestock from affected U.S. areas.

CDC Declares Emergency Over Screwworm in U.S. Cattle

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