Clemson Livestock Poultry Health

Clemson's Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine is building out a local ambulatory service designed to meet the needs of South Carolina’s robust animal agriculture industry. The ambulatory service will provide on-farm and after-hours care for cattle, small ruminants and horses, while also supporting backyard poultry and small-scale swine operations, particularly those connected to 4-H and youth programs.

College Prepares to Launch Ambulatory Services Designed to meet the needs of South Carolina’s robust animal agriculture industry, the ambulatory service will provide on-farm and after hours care for cattle, small ruminants and horses, while also supporting backyard poultry and small-scale swine operations, particularly those connected to 4-H a...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for generic Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that weigh at least two pounds and are at least four weeks old. This is the first generic animal drug authorized for use against NWS. Read the full FDA guidelines on Nitenpyram tablets.

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Generic Over-the-Counter Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats FDA today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for generic Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that weigh at least two pounds and are at least four weeks old.

Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent confirmation of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico, Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health (CULPH) and Clemson Department of Pesticide Regulation are encouraging livestock owners, veterinarians and animal health professionals to remain vigilant while emphasizing that South Carolina is actively preparing for the potential threat.

While NWS is currently only detected in the Southwestern U.S., South Carolina preparations include working closely with federal partners, veterinarians, livestock producers and industry stakeholders to ensure the state is prepared should the pest move eastward. https://blogs.clemson.edu/regulatory/category/nws/

While there are no known cases of New World Screwworm in South Carolina or the Southeast, CULPH has announced new movement requirements for animals coming from infected areas. Details: https://blogs.clemson.edu/regulatory/additional-interstate-movement-health-requirements-for-animals-imported-from-states-affected-with-nws-cases/

The SCDNR is hiring a veterinarian. Please have a look below for information.

Veterinarian Specialist This employee will serve as the Wildlife Veterinarian for SCDNR and will support the Department's wildlife health program through surveillance, diagnostics, response, and management of wildlife diseases.Job Duties IncludeConducting year-round wildlife morbidity and mortality investigations across ta...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. To date, this is the only known case of NWS in the U.S.

USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS confirms New World screwworm in a Texas calf; immediate containment, surveillance, and sterile fly release are underway to protect livestock.

***Animal and Public Health Alert***

The offices of Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health (the Animal Health Programs, the Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center, the South Carolina Meat-Poultry Inspection Department, and the State Veterinarian's Office) are closed today in oberservance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Our lab's sample receiving section is open from 10 AM - 2 PM to meet your diagnostic needs. Our office hours return to normal on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

"We don't know them all, but we owe them all." — Unknown

The offices of the Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center are closed in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Our sample receiving section is open from 10 AM - 2 PM to meet your diagnostic needs. We will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

We remember and honor those today who gave their lives in service to our country.

Welcome to the team, Dr. Catherine Harris! Your experience as both an animal agriculture regulator and a veterinarian working directly within the industry will bring a great perspective to Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.

Clemson Livestock Poultry Health Names Catherine Harris Deputy State Veterinarian Harris said the unit’s unique organizational structure, which includes its adjacency to Cooperative Extension, the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, and the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, was a major draw and provides opportunity for collaborations that will...