06/11/2026
🐄🐑🐐🐎🐕 New World Screwworm: It Concerns Us All! 🦌
Do you own livestock, horses, pets, or other warm-blooded animals? Join UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County for an educational community meeting to learn about the New World Screwworm and what it could mean for animal health in Florida.
This informational program is designed to help animal owners, agricultural producers, and community members understand:
✔ What the New World Screwworm is
✔ How to recognize signs and symptoms
✔ Which animals may be affected
✔ Current monitoring and response efforts
✔ Practical steps you can take to stay informed and prepared
📅 June 18, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Florida Gateway Fairgrounds
Hear from local and state experts, including:
• Dr. Tracie Daniels, Local Veterinarian
• Dr. Ed Burgess, UF/IFAS Extension Veterinarian Entomologist
• Dr. Todd Thrift, UF/IFAS Extension Beef Specialist
• Representatives from FDACS and FWC (invited)
Knowledge is one of the best tools we have to protect the animals we care about. Whether you own a ranch, a hobby farm, a horse, or a family pet, this meeting will provide valuable information for our community.
Educate Today. Protect Tomorrow.
For more information, contact UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County at (386) 752-5384.
