Stevens Equine LLC

06/10/2026

Good reference for anyone looking to get information and stay current on NWS. This is going to change rapidly over the next weeks and months so I recommend people continue to check or follow the EDCC for updates.

New World Screwworm (NWS)  infestation  is caused by NWS fly larvae (Cochliomyia hominivorax). These maggots consume living tissue or flesh of warm-blooded animals (including horses) by burrowing into and tearing tissue by hooks on the larva. The screwworm fly lays eggs in open wounds. Eggs are ...

06/05/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has provided an important update on New World Screwworm which has been detected in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. Read the full press release here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states

General information about New World Screwworm (NWS) can be found in the text below and in the attached infographic.

The adult screwworm fly is about the size of a common housefly (or slightly larger), with orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along its back. It gets its name from the behavior of its larvae (maggots) as they burrow (screw) into the wound, feeding as they go. The maggots (larvae) cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts’ tissue with sharp mouth hooks. The wound can quickly become enlarged and deeper as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue.

Because they feed on live flesh, NWS maggots may burrow deep into wounds or openings, while other species of maggots may appear around the outer surface of the wound. In addition, even the smallest wounds have the potential to attract flies, so it is imperative that you keep a close eye on your animals for any signs of wounds.

Lastly, NWS infestations are a reportable disease! Immediately report any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations to a local accredited veterinarian, your State Animal Health Official, or a USDA veterinarian.

For more information, reference this resource from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm

05/16/2026

Enjoying a beautiful Saturday at Lamplight. Stevens Equine is set up in Tent 4 and will be here all season for HITS Hunter Jumper and Dressage shows. Please give us a call (616-560-2518) or stop by to say hello if we can be of help. Looking forward to a great 2026.

05/14/2026

5/14/2026 SUMMER ASSISTANT UPDATE: The summer positions have been filled. We are excited for the season and will be announcing new faces in the next few weeks. Thank you everyone for sharing the post and for those that applied we appreciate your interest.

Please check back next winter/spring for 2027 opportunities which will likely be similar to this year.

04/10/2026

Good tips from the AAEP. Thank you to our clients for your help keeping your horse and us safe during appointments. Clean horses make for smoother appointments, especially if we plan to treat an area/joint.

03/30/2026

5/14/2026 UPDATE: The summer positions have been filled. We are excited for the season and will be announcing new faces in the next few weeks. Thank you everyone for sharing the post and for those that applied we appreciate your interest.

Please check back next winter/spring for 2027 opportunities which will likely be similar to this year.

** Illinois based veterinary practice is hiring Veterinary Assistant/Summer Students **

Looking for several people to join our team for the summer and potentially longer. Competitive wage based on experience, housing is available. Horse experience needed, but not necessarily equine veterinary experience.

Position would be great for a pre-veterinary student, student in a gap year, or someone looking to do something different with horses for the summer season. Please see attached for more information or email us at [email protected]