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

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

June 22, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 382

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The episode discusses the New World Screwworm and the veterinary drugs used to combat it, featuring insights from Dr. Jim Budde.

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. Brought to you by Zoetis 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 Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: * Website…

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