New World Screwworm (NWS)

While there have been no detections of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Maine, this serious livestock and animal health threat has recently been detected in Texas and New Mexico, underscoring the importance of awareness and early detection. This page provides resources on NWS, including what it is, which animals it can affect, signs to watch for, and steps animal owners, veterinarians, and the public can take to help protect Maine's animals. Together, we can help keep Maine free of New World Screwworm.