The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)is concluding a foreign animal disease investigation by recognizing a Florida veterinarian for his part in preventing screwworm from becoming established in Florida, potentially causing extensive damage to the equine and livestock industries.


Dr. Paul Wollenman, an equine veterinarian from West Palm Beach, Fla., will receive a certificate of appreciation from USDA for spotting screwworms on a horse on March 2 imported from Argentina.


“By immediately reporting the situation to us, we were able to take the actions necessary to ensure that screwworms did not get a foothold in Florida,” said Alfonso Torres, deputy administrator for veterinary services with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, a part of USDA’s marketing and regulatory programs mission area. “For that, we are grateful.”


Wollenman, a USDA accredited veterinarian, will receive the certificate in a ceremony June 8 at the Pompano Beach Service Plaza. Ulysses J. Lane, area veterinarian in charge of Florida, will make the presentation

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