USDA Launches Screwworm.gov to Centralize New World Screwworm Information

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched Screwworm.gov, a new unified website designed to consolidate federal information on New World screwworm (NWS). The site brings together resources from multiple agencies as part of an ongoing coordinated effort to protect U.S. livestock, wildlife and public health.

“The Trump Administration is leading a whole of government effort to protect our nation’s cattle industry from the New World Screwworm. To ensure timely and effective communications, this new unified website will be a one stop shop for all screwworm related information and will help our stakeholders be better informed as new information comes available,” said Secretary Brooke Rollins. “We are grateful for the robust interagency collaboration, and we continue to work every day with our state and industry partners to implement our screwworm plan. This is a national security priority and it has the full attention of our team.”

Screwworm.gov compiles federal resources for livestock producers, veterinarians, animal health officials, wildlife professionals, healthcare providers, pet owners, researchers and drug manufacturers. The site provides USDA-verified updates on NWS cases and response activities in Mexico, along with preparedness efforts within the United States.

USDA states that the website reflects an ongoing, coordinated response under Secretary Rollins’ five-pronged plan for addressing NWS threats. The U.S. One Health Coordination Unit for NWS — co-led by USDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of the Interior — is working to ensure readiness if NWS is detected domestically.

Information on the site is contributed by several federal partners, including the Food and Drug Administration, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of State. According to the USDA, the platform is designed to assist a wide range of users, from those protecting livestock to those researching treatments or traveling internationally with animals.

USDA notes that Screwworm.gov will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.