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One Health Approach for Worldwide Screwworm Threat – December 2025

December 9, 2025

New World Screwworm outbreaks can devastate livestock, wildlife, pets, and even humans. Preventing and treating this parasite requires collaboration across sectors—utilizing the One Health approach makes that possible.

Provided by: 

*Karen M. Becker, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Area Veterinarian in Charge
Veterinary Services, Field Operations | District 1
DE, MD, VA, DC
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
400 N. 8th Street  STE 726, Richmond, VA  23219

Karen.M.Becker@usda.gov  (O) 804-343-2561 (C) 804-517-2459

 

*Dr. Becker is currently President of the American Veterinary One Health Epidemiology Society (AVOHS)

Formerly American Veterinary Epidemiology Society (AVES)

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