HHS will allow emergency use of animal drugs in New World screwworm fight

FDA approves use of animal drugs to treat New World Screwworm

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized emergency use of animal drugs to treat and prevent infestations of the New World Screwworm, which poses an emerging threat to U.S. livestock and food security.

US Allows Emergency Authorizations of Animal Drugs to Fight Screwworms

U.S. approves emergency authorizations of animal drugs to fight screwworms

U.S. health officials gave the Food and Drug Administration the power to quickly authorize veterinarians and farmers to treat or prevent infestations of a flesh-eating livestock pest with animal drugs that may be approved for other purposes or available in…

FDA Granted Emergency Powers To Combat New World Screwworm Threat

This is yet another step taken by agriculture officials to combat the flesh-eating parasite that threatens U.S. livestock. The post FDA Granted Emergency Powers To Combat New World Screwworm Threat appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

HHS Allows FDA Emergency Use of Animal Drugs to Combat New World Screwworm, Protect U.S. Food Supply

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today issued a declaration that allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs to treat or prevent infestations caused by the New World Screwworm (NWS).