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The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Bimectin, a generic ivermectin injection for preventing New World screwworm infestations in cattle. This development enables broader sourcing options for agricultural biosecurity, potentially improving supply stability and competition for procurement professionals in the veterinary pharmaceutical space.
The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for CLiK Extra, a topical wound spray aimed at preventing New World screwworm infestations in livestock and wildlife. This development has significant implications for procurement professionals, necessitating swift acquisition efforts to meet increased demand among agriculture and animal health agencies.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is focusing on enhancing food security by funding pest and disease response projects. A total of **$990,000** has been allocated to the University of Florida and the University of Arkansas, fostering innovation in agricultural biosecurity against pests like the New World Screwworm.
The USDA is investing over **$90 million** in fiscal year **2026** for 441 projects aimed at enhancing agricultural biosecurity against invasive plant pests. This funding highlights the importance of rapid response measures, presenting diverse procurement opportunities for companies engaged in pest detection and biosecurity technologies.
The USDA and USACE have launched a $750 million sterile fly production facility in Texas, targeting the New World Screwworm threat to agriculture. The project emphasizes federal commitment to agricultural biosecurity, presenting opportunities for contractors in construction and pest management sectors.