New World Screwworm: Detection, Preparedness, and Next Steps
Live webinar: Friday, June 5 at Noon
The New World screwworm has been officially detected in U.S. livestock, prompting increased surveillance and response efforts nationwide. Wisconsin is a low-risk state, and this is not a food safety issue, but veterinarians across all practice types should understand what this development means and how to respond.
Whether you practice small animal, large animal, equine, mixed, public health, or wildlife medicine, this webinar will provide practical information and answers to your most pressing questions.
Dr. Keith Poulsen, Director of the WVDL, will provide an update on the Texas detection, the latest findings from diagnostic laboratories across the nation and around the globe, and what veterinarians should watch for in practice. Learn how New World screwworm affects livestock, companion animals, wildlife, and, in rare cases, people.
State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle will cover what Wisconsin veterinarians need to know now, including reporting considerations, state response efforts, and who to reach out to if concerns arise.
Additional expert perspectives on the global spread and monitoring of the New World screwworm may also be included in this briefing.
Speakers:
- Keith Poulsen, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Director, WVDL
- Darlene M. Konkle, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM, State Veterinarian, DATCP
