- Neogen expanded availability of FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendations for Prozap® Insectrin X Concentrate and Prozap® Screw Worm and Ear Tick Aerosol.
- Texas and Florida producers can use the recommendations as part of broader fly management programs.
- The move comes amid increased industry attention on preventing New World Screwworm re-establishment in the United States.
- Neogen emphasized the importance of integrated fly control, routine monitoring and prompt wound management.
- The company encouraged producers to work with veterinarians to develop operation-specific insect control strategies.
Neogen Corporation announced expanded access to FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendations for Prozap® Insectrin X Concentrate and Prozap® Screw Worm and Ear Tick Aerosol, providing livestock producers, ranchers and horse owners with additional options to support fly management efforts as industry concern over New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to increase.
The recommendations have been approved by the Texas Department of Agriculture, and Neogen is also making them available to producers in Florida. The company said the recommendations are intended to serve as part of broader insect control programs designed to help livestock operations manage fly populations and protect animal health.
Industry Focus Intensifies on New World Screwworm
Although New World Screwworm was eradicated from the United States decades ago, recent developments have renewed attention on prevention, surveillance and preparedness across the livestock sector.
Neogen noted that insect control remains a year-round challenge for producers, regardless of emerging threats. In addition to NWS concerns, operations routinely contend with horn flies, stable flies, face flies, ticks and lice that can affect animal welfare, productivity and overall herd health.
“Producers face insect pressure every season, making prevention and routine monitoring essential parts of herd management,” said Kirk Ramsey, DVM, MS, professional services veterinarian with Neogen.
Additional Tools for Fly Management Programs
According to the company, Prozap® Screw Worm and Ear Tick Aerosol can be used to help protect wounds from flies and maggots while also controlling several labeled pests, including ticks, gnats and lice. Prozap® Insectrin X Concentrate can be incorporated into broader fly control programs to help manage fly populations in and around livestock facilities.
Neogen emphasized that producers should work closely with veterinarians and animal health advisors to develop insect management strategies tailored to local conditions and operational needs.
Regulatory Considerations
The company noted that the FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendations permit certain uses that do not appear on EPA-approved product labels. The recommendations have not been submitted to or approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Users must have the applicable Section 2(ee) recommendation in their possession at the time of application and must comply with all EPA-registered label directions, restrictions and state-specific requirements.
Safe Harbor Statement
This article discusses company statements that may constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including expectations regarding the effectiveness of Prozap® Screw Worm and Ear Tick Aerosol and Prozap® Insectrin X Concentrate in supporting insect control efforts and New World Screwworm preparedness. Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Information sourced from the company’s press release.
