As a leader in biosecurity, K-State is on the front lines of protecting the cattle industry from a potentially devastating parasite. Through the USDA APHIS New World Screwworm Grand Challenge, K-State is leading research and developing AI-powered pre-screening tools that help producers and veterinarians rapidly flag potential infestations to accelerate diagnosis and response before the parasite spreads. By bringing together expertise in veterinary medicine, entomology, molecular biology and animal disease diagnostics, K-State is confronting this threat from every angle. #KState