Wrap up: New World screwworm confirmed in US, and other news

Happy Friday dvm360 readers, we hope you had a fantastic week! And also, happy Pride Month! For those of you that attended Fetch Nashville 2026, we hope you had as much fun as the dvm360 team did and that you were able to take what you learned in the lectures, keynotes, and possibly networking with fellow attendees back to your clinics!

As most people have heard by now, after being eradicated in the US for decades, New World screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in the US. The dvm360 editorial team has been following NWS for months, and you can check out our live coverage here as we continue to provide the latest updates on NWS and its movements.

Here is what else came out this week on dvm360.com:

• On June 3, 2026, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed that a bovine in Zavala County, Texas, had NWS. The affected bovine is a 3-week old calf with larvae found in its umbilical area, and is so far the only detection of NWS in the US.
• In honor of Pride Month, dvm360’s chief veterinary officer Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, reflected on the importance of giving veterinary professionals the opportunity to reflect on the importance of belonging and representation within the veterinary industry.
• On this week’s episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Christman welcomed back Josh Sanabria, DVM, to talk about Sanabria selling his independent practice, and all of the emotions that come with it, and serves as a reminder that there is also a life for professionals to live outside the 4 walls of their clinics.
• When it comes to talking about cost of care with clients, it can be emotional for all parties. In this article submitted by Thrive Pet Healthcare, a dvm360 strategic alliance partner, on how to have that conversation with clients in a way that is transparent, helpful, and shows that the clinic supports them and their pets.
• In a commentary piece written by Chris Carpenter, DVM, MBA, he reflects on the need to support aspiring veterinarians long before they enter veterinary school, and how it can be good not only for the profession, but the veterinary market as well.
• In his latest installment of the Veterinary Scene Down Under, Phil Tucak, BSc, BVMS, shares updates on the Vets for Climate Action’s Climate Care Program, plus the new membership model being launched by the Australian Veterinary Association.
• And more!