United States — United States Department of Agriculture & Zoetis

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture is the primary federal agency responsible for coordinating the response to the screwworm outbreak, including sterile fly deployment, quarantine measures, and funding for new facilities. Its actions and perceived effectiveness are under scrutiny.

Zoetis: Zoetis>>> shares also rose, benefiting from the potential increased spending on livestock drugs if the screwworm outbreak necessitates widespread treatment.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The USDA is leading the response, implementing quarantines, adding staff, and opening a sterile fly facility, but faces criticism over staff cuts.

Zoetis: Zoetis produces conditionally approved screwworm drugs and may see increased demand due to the outbreak.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of the Cochliomyia in south Texas, impacting animal health companies.

Zoetis: Zoetis climbed 2.4% on expectations for stronger profits following the confirmation of the Cochliomyia in south Texas.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: Confirmed screwworm fly reached Texas.

Zoetis: Rose 5.1% on screwworm outbreak.