Tag: Screwworm
USDA confirms first New World screwworm case in a horse in Texas
PRESIDIO COUNTY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed a significant and alarming finding: the first case of New World screwworm has...
Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold
Adoptions have been put on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas due to efforts to control the spread of the New...
U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues
LUBBOCK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the resumption of limited cattle imports from Mexico, a significant move amid ongoing concerns...
Canada suspends animal exports from Texas due to New World screwworm concerns
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USDA releases nearly 400 million sterile flies in Texas in fight against New World Screwworm
Have you noticed more flies around your home? If so, you’re not alone. Recent reports indicate a notable increase in fly populations in Texas,...
Screwworm: Fact vs. fiction
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