Screwworm Threat: Safeguarding Livestock with Science and Collaboration

08 Apr 2026
Breakout Room
Breakout Sessions
  • What lessons can we learn from past eradication programs to slow down the resurgence of New World screwworm in North America?
  • How can emerging technologies, such as genetic engineering, digital surveillance, and sterile insect techniques, be scaled effectively for real-world application?
  • What role should producers, veterinarians, and regulators play in building a rapid-response framework for screwworm outbreaks?
  • How can One-Health collaboration between animal, human, and environmental health sectors be strengthened to mitigate future risks?
Host
T.R. Lansford
T.R. Lansford, Deputy Executive Director & Assistant State Veterinarian - TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Speakers
Phillip Kaufman
Phillip Kaufman, Professor and Department Head of the Department of Entomology - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY