US Government Agencies Collaborate to Combat New World Screwworm Infestation

Coordinated Federal Response to New World Screwworm

• 🎯 The entire Trump administration is engaged in a coordinated effort to prevent the New World screwworm pest from entering the United States.
• 💡 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), led by Dr. Marty McCary under Secretary Bobby Kennedy, is identifying and fast-tracking animal drugs that could be effective against the pest.
• ⚡ The FDA is working through expedited avenues to ensure animal medical countermeasures are readily available.

Inter-Agency Collaboration and Innovation

• 🚢 USDA and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are actively monitoring ports of entry to prevent the pest's entry.
• 🔬 Collaboration with the Department of Energy (Secretary Chris Wright) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Administrator Lee Zeldon) is focused on developing new innovations to combat the screwworm.

Broader Implications and Partnerships

• 🛡️ The federal government is committed to taking all necessary steps to protect the country from this parasite and others that threaten the economy and way of life.
• 🤝 This effort involves working alongside partners in state and local governments to ensure comprehensive protection.