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News|Articles|September 22, 2025
Sneak peek: New World Screwworm now within 70 miles of the US, and other news
Author(s)Caitlin McCafferty, Content Producer
Check out this week’s upcoming headlines on dvm360.com.
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Happy Monday dvm360 readers, and happy first day of Fall! A recent update has disclosed that there is a new reported case of New World Screwworm (NWS) closer to the US than it has been for the duration of this current outbreak. Our editorial team, along with host of dvm360’s Vet Watch Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, will continue to cover the outbreak and provide updates. Be sure to continue checking in on dvm360.com and our social channels for the latest updates.
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Here is what you can find this week on dvm360.com:
- Mexico’s National Service of Argo-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality confirmed a new case of NWS less than 70 miles from the US-Mexico border in Sabinas Hidalgo, which is located in the state of Nuevo Leon. Currently, this latest case is the northernmost detection of NWS during the current outbreak.
- Presidents from Iowa State University and Kanas State University recently traveled to Dublin, Ireland, last month to sign a memorandum of understanding to establish an academic exchange program to help foster research collaboration among the schools.
- This week, we have a special treat for our Vet Blast Podcast listeners, we will have 2 podcasts launch! First, this Tuesday, Anthony Coronado, DVM, to discuss ways to help veterinary teams be more prepared for emergency medicine without having any panic. Then this Thursday, Zachary Neumann, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) and Dana Connell, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), join the show to talk more about the new era of canine cancer screening.
- During an interview with dvm360 during our 2025 Fetch National Harbor conference, Kristi Fisher, CVT, VRCE, shares more on the difference between empathy and sympathy in the veterinary clinic, and how it can help teams connect with clients, especially during emergencies.
- A recent study led by the University of Maryland that was published in One Health demonstrated promising results when a cat is infected with bird flu and gets early care and treatment.
- And more!
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