Eradication and prevention of screwworm in panama. Cattle health

This $4,034,899 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on January 1, 2024 supports the eradication and prevention of screwworm in Panama. The recipient, Comision Panama-Eeuu Para Erradicacion Y Prevencion Del Gusano Barrenador De Ganado (Copeg), will deliver a range of services under APHIS's Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025). This includes screwworm eradication and prevention efforts, African swine fever prevention activities, and the procurement of related infrastructure and equipment in Panama. Copeg's work focuses on containing outbreaks and preventing the spread of pests and diseases that could potentially impact U.S. agricultural interests. By addressing these issues at the source in Panama, this project plays a crucial role in safeguarding U.S. farms and ranches.