FDA Issues Emergency Approval for Topical Powder For NWS Prevention and Treatment

FDA Issues Emergency Approval for Topical Powder For NWS Prevention and Treatment

New World screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a devastating pest. When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people.Courtesy of USDA/APHIS The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for a topical powder to prevent and treat New World Screw…

FDA grants emergency use of topical powder to treat NWS

By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a topical powder to prevent and treat New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in multiple species. The authorization allows the use of Negasunt Powder, a topical powder containing coumaphos, propoxur and sulfanilamide topical powder. Based on scientific evidence available, the FDA believes the product may be effective in preven…