Veterinary Breakroom: New World Screwworm: Flesh-Eating Flies & the Drugs Fighting Back

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. New World Screwworm is back in the headlines, and it may be closer to home than you realize. In this episode, we sit down with special guest Dr. Jim Budde, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Instinct, to break down what clinicians need to know about this flesh-eating parasite, which drugs are being used to protect pets, and how to counsel clients who are asking questions.

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Resources:

• https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/
• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/new-world-screwworm-veterinary-guide
• https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/veterinarians-and-public-health/new-world-screwworm
• https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm
• https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/new-world-screwworm-information-veterinarians#Approval
• https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/current-status/us-confirmed-cases-new-world
• https://www.apoquel.com

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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.