Veterinary manager briefs commission on screwworm risk and treatment protocols
Dr. Debbie Elliott briefed the commission on New World screwworm: larval biology, rapid wound progression, reportability, and shelter/veterinary treatments (CapStar, NexGard combo, others). Commissioners asked about APO training and treatment availability for field and shelter animals.
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Dr. Debbie Elliott, veterinary services manager at Austin Animal Center, briefed the commission on New World screwworm and the shelter’s response plan.
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