SHIC/AASV Webinar on New World Screwworm Set for June 13

Jun 02, 2025

The Swine Health Information Center in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians will host a webinar titled Emerging Risk of New World Screwworm and Efforts to Prevent Re-introduction into the US. The webinar will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am CDT.

In November 2024, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service was notified by Mexican officials of a positive detection of New World screwworm in Mexico. NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing serious wounds, infection, and even animal death. First discovered in a cow in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas, NWS has moved north to Oaxaca and Veracruz, within 700 miles of the US/Mexico border. As of May 11, 2025, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through US ports of entry along the southern border due to the continued and rapid northward spread of NWS in Mexico.

The intent of the webinar is to provide the latest information on NWS, including an overview of the parasite, the fly lifecycle, clinical signs of infestation, the status of NWS in Mexico, and efforts to mitigate incursion into the US. Join experts during this webinar as they share information on NWS and how it could impact the US pork industry.

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Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.