Coffee anyone ?

[SageHill]

Just read this thought I'd share here New World Screwworm -- in dogs and cats EEEKK....
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FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorizations for Drugs to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats
February 18, 2026

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorizations for Drugs to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats​

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued two Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) – one for NexGard (afoxolaner) chewable tablets for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, and the second for NexGard COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel topical solution) for the treatment of NWS myiasis in cats.
For NexGard, the agency has concluded that based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that NexGard may be effective in the treatment of NWS myiasis in dogs and puppies, and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its known and potential risks.
For NexGard COMBO, the agency has concluded that based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that NexGard COMBO may be effective in the treatment of NWS myiasis in cats and kittens, and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its known and potential risks.
These EUAs will be effective until they are revoked or the HHS Secretary terminates the declaration that the potential public health emergency presented by NWS justifies the emergency use authorization of animal drugs for NWS.

 

[farmerjan]

This is why I keep talking about NWSW in cattle and the border being closed to imports... It is a REAL SERIOUS RISK....

 

[drstratton]

This is why I keep talking about NWSW in cattle and the border being closed to imports... It is a REAL SERIOUS RISK....

My husband and I were just talking about all of the invasive species that have come into our country. Some stupidly released that were pets and the ones that come in on ships and in shipping containers, I wouldn't be surprised if those weren't intentionally placed there. Not to mention the imported fruits & vegetables, that insects come in on. The world is becoming smaller and smaller.

 

[Alaskan]

And the things that people brought in on purpose. Like kudzu. Wowsers. I can't remember if that water Hyacinth in Florida was brought in on purpose... but I think it was.

Just...

And I still can't get over @Weldman 's story about the guy, who thought it was a great idea to check for fuel with a match...

Just... wow.

 

[Alaskan]

I have enjoyed that book the Darwin Awards.... I think it is more than one volume. Anyway, every story... impressive stupidity.

 

[Baymule]

I have enjoyed that book the Darwin Awards.... I think it is more than one volume. Anyway, every story... impressive stupidity.

It is online too.

 

[Baymule]

This is why I keep talking about NWSW in cattle and the border being closed to imports... It is a REAL SERIOUS RISK....

Yeah, and I'm too darn close to the border. It's 431 miles to Laredo, a 7 hour drive. 475 miles to Brownsville or 7 hours 6 minutes. I was born near Brownsville. Parents moved to Longview, east Texas, when I was 2. That's not very far for flies to travel.

I have 2 cans of screwworm spray, I'll get a few more and pray I don't need them.

 

[Baymule]

I woke up at 2-something, not a good day I'm going over to post on Sheba's thread.

 

[Weldman]

Some peoples birth certificate should be an apology letter from the condom factory.

 

[SageHill]

Some peoples birth certificate should be an apology letter from the condom factory.

Gawd I love your sense of humor. I've got to remember that one.