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S9E12 New World Screwworm w/ Dr. Erika Machtinger

Podcast: Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
Published: Jun 15, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long sit down with Dr. Erika Machtinger, Professor of Entomology at Penn State, to talk about the New World Screwworm. This is a great conversation for horse owners across North America to learn all about the NW Screwworm, why it's a big deal, how to recognize and handle it on your farm, and how the USDA is handling it. For links to current updates on New World Screwworm, visit SpringhillEquine.com.