Comision Panama-Eeuu Para Erradicacion Y Prevencion Del Gusano Barrenador De Ganado

Comision Panama-Eeuu Para Erradicacion Y Prevencion Del Gusano Barrenador De Ganado, doing business as Copeg, is an international organization registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government. Copeg primarily provides services related to the eradication and prevention of agricultural pests and diseases, with a focus on screwworm and African swine fever in Panama. The organization works to protect both U.S. and Panamanian agriculture from economically damaging threats that could potentially spread to U.S. farms and ranches if left unchecked. Copeg has been registered in SAM.gov since April 2014 and has a consistent history of receiving federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

Through its federal grant awards, Copeg delivers a range of services under APHIS's Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025). These services include screwworm eradication and prevention efforts, African swine fever prevention activities, and the procurement of related infrastructure and equipment in Panama. Specific projects have included preventing the movement of New World Screwworm into the Republic of Panama and other screwworm-free areas. The organization's work is supported by substantial multi-year cooperative agreements, such as a $4,034,899 award in 2024 and a $13.8 million award in 2022. These agreements typically span one to three years, allowing Copeg to maintain ongoing efforts to manage agricultural risks at their source. By focusing on containing outbreaks and preventing the spread of pests and diseases in Panama, Copeg plays a crucial role in safeguarding U.S. agricultural interests from potential threats originating in Central America.