NMPF, FARM Develop Screwworm Resources as Cases Climb
July 7, 2026
As New World screwworm cases have multiplied in the United States, NMPF and the National Dairy FARM Program have kept members up-to-date on quickly changing developments.
Since USDA confirmed the first case in Texas on June 3, 32 total animal cases across two states have been confirmed domestically, though none yet in a dairy cow. With screwworm expected to maintain a U.S. presence for potentially years, FARM and NMPF are offering resources to help farmers adjust to the new reality, while NMPF has led advocacy efforts to support outbreak response.
NMPF and FARM’s dedicated resource webpage to help producers stay informed. The page outlines what to watch for, state directives on movement controls and guidelines on prevention and treatment.
Resources available include a link to the Approved Animal Drugs & Pesticides fact sheet, which contains information on conditional approval or emergency use FDA-authorized drugs for dairy cattle, and FARM Biosecurity Program guidance on the Premises ID process, recommended for producers who may be subject to screwworm related travel restrictions.
