Animal Health Episodes

1083: A Growing Threat: Preparing for the New World Screwworm
March 10, 2026

1083: A Growing Threat: Preparing for the New World Screwworm

On today's episode, ASTHO member Jennifer Shuford discusses how Texas is preparing for a potential return of New World screwworm, prompting proactive clinician alerts and enhanced environmental surveillance for detection and containment.
993: New World Screwworm, States’ Preparedness Policies
Sept. 18, 2025

993: New World Screwworm, States’ Preparedness Policies

Shalini Nair, senior analyst for infectious disease at ASTHO, tells public health professionals everything they need to know about New World screwworm (NWS), and what to do if their state experiences a case; Maggie Nilz, senior analyst for preparedness at ASTHO, shares information from a new Health…
960: Animal Disaster Plans, View From Washington
Aug. 1, 2025

960: Animal Disaster Plans, View From Washington

Kathy Jorgensen, board member for the National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs, explains why it’s essential to account for animals in all emergency planning; Jeffrey Ekoma, senior director of government affairs at ASTHO, discusses HHS nominations, rescissions, and more.…
653: HPAI National Symposium, 30 Days of Public Health
April 29, 2024

653: HPAI National Symposium, 30 Days of Public Health

A national symposium on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, moderated by ASTHO CEO Dr. Joseph Kanter and attended by many ASTHO members, discussed many aspects of the virus; Dr. Janice Phillips, assistant director at the Illinois Department of Public...