@thewildlifevettx: NWS Sample Collection This was NOT New World Screwworm. This is a case I worked on back in June 2025. At the time, I was concerned the animal might have myiasis caused by New World Screwworm, so I collected larvae for identification, treated the wound, and isolated the animal until we had answers. One of the most important things producers, ranchers, and wildlife managers need to know is this: If you find maggots in a live animal with an open wound, collect a sample and preserve it. Don’t assume it is harmless. Contact your veterinarian and discuss whether testing is appropriate. Early detection is one of the best tools we have for controlling New World Screwworm. If your veterinarian is not aware of the current NWS situation, bring it to their attention. The more eyes looking for potential cases, the better. New World Screwworm is a serious issue, but it is not the end of the livestock industry, the wildlife industry, or ranching as we know it. It means we need to be more vigilant, check animals more frequently, treat wounds promptly, and investigate suspicious cases. This is a challenge, but it is one we can manage while working toward eradication once again. #NWS #newworldscrewworm #screwworm #thewildlifevet #DrSamWilkinson

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