NWS Shield™
Protecting Deer & Exotics
From New World Screwworm
Premium nutrition that supports faster healing, stronger immunity, and reduced parasite vulnerability.
What Is New World Screwworm?
New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is one of the most dangerous parasites affecting wildlife and livestock. The adult fly lays eggs in fresh wounds, and the larvae feed on healthy, living tissue — causing rapid tissue loss, infection, and often death if untreated.
Any cut, scrape, antler break, or handling injury becomes an opportunity for infestation.
NWS Affects:
How Nutrition Supports
Healing & Parasite Defense
NWS Shield is built around the nutrients deer and exotics need to heal faster, fight infection, and stay resilient during high screwworm pressure.
Protein (16% & 19%)
Tissue Repair & Wound Closure
Protein is the foundation of healing. When an animal is injured, protein needs increase dramatically.
- Faster wound closure
- Regrowth of skin and muscle
- Stronger immune cell production
- Recovery from rut injuries and antler breaks
19% is ideal for high-stress seasons. 16% is perfect for maintenance and steady growth.
Amino Acids
The Building Blocks of Healing
Key amino acids like lysine, methionine, and threonine support collagen formation, immune activation, antler growth, and faster recovery from cuts and scrapes — directly reducing the "open wound window" where screwworm flies can lay eggs.
- Collagen formation
- Immune activation
- Antler growth
- Faster recovery from cuts and scrapes
Energy (Carbs & Fats)
Fuel for Recovery
Injured animals burn more calories. Low-energy animals heal slower — increasing screwworm risk.
- Faster healing
- Reduced stress
- Maintaining body condition
- Strong immune function
Vitamins A, D & E
Skin, Immunity & Inflammation Control
Deficiencies in these vitamins mean slower healing and higher infection risk.
- Vitamin A: Skin integrity, mucosal barriers, wound healing
- Vitamin D: Immune regulation, bone strength, antler mineralization
- Vitamin E: Reduces inflammation, protects cells during stress
Zinc, Copper & Selenium
Immune & Tissue Repair Minerals
Copper & zinc deficiencies are directly linked to slow wound healing.
- Collagen formation
- Immune cell activation
- Antioxidant defense
- Skin and hoof health
Omega Fatty Acids
Skin Health & Inflammation Control
Better skin means fewer entry points for parasites.
- Healthy skin barrier
- Reduced inflammation
- Faster tissue repair
- Improved coat condition
What NWS Shield Does
NWS Shield is a premium nutritional formula for whitetail, axis, blackbuck, and exotic hoofstock. It supports:
Important Note
This is not a drug. It is a nutrition-based defense strategy that keeps animals in peak condition so they can heal quickly and stay ahead of parasite challenges.
FDA Status & Future
Feed-Based Solutions
The FDA has recently issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) and conditional approvals for certain veterinary drugs to help prevent and treat New World screwworm in livestock under veterinary supervision.
Our Official Position
AntlerPharms is closely following FDA progress on NWS treatments, including injectable, topical, and potential future feed-grade ivermectin-class options. Once a feed-based active ingredient becomes fully legal and FDA-approved, it will be professionally formulated into our AntlerPharms feed line. Until then, our focus is premium nutrition that supports healing, immunity, and overall herd resilience.
Ready to Protect Your Herd?
Call us at 580-812-1835 or reach out to place your order.