Midland Reporter-Telegram on MSN8d
New World screwworm spotted in Mexico, poses threat to Texas livestock
The New World screwworm, a deadly parasite, has been spotted in Mexico, raising concerns for Texas ranchers and hunters.
AgWeb5d
More Action Needed By Mexico Before Reopening Border for Feeder Cattle Imports, Says Vilsack
Outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture acknowledging the progress made in ...
Mexican cattle banned from entering Texas over concerns about flesh-eating parasite
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller believes the USDA closed imports prematurely. He says the ban is hindering an ...
Texas officials concerned about a tiny invader that poses a threat to animal and human health
The emergence of the New World screwworm in Mexico has raised alarms that the dangerous fly larvae could cross into Texas.
KVIA10d
New World Screwworm causing cattle issues in El Paso
Update: ABC-7 was able to speak with Alvaro Bustillos, the chair of the board of the Chihuahua Cattleman's Association. He is ...
Agri-Pulse5d
USDA requests further screwworm action by Mexico before trade resumes
USDA has requested adjustments to Mexican facilities set up to screen cattle exports to the U.S. for the New World Screwworm, ...
Laredo Morning Times on MSN13d
Threat of 'maneater' fly prompts caution in Laredo and South Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife warns Laredo and surrounding areas for New World Screwworm, a "maneater" fly that feeds on live ...
The Journal14d
Protecting the herd from New World Screwworm
Protecting the nation’s beef herd against New World screwworm requires vigilance at all levels, Kim Brackett writes.
Latin Times on MSN10d
Screwworm Pest Has Blocked Imports of Mexican Cattle Into Texas For Weeks; Why It Could Lead To Higher Beef Prices
Screwworm was declared eradicated from the U.S. in 1966, but Texas saw an outbreak that affected 20% of its cattle in 1976. More recently, it saw a resurgence in 2016 in the Florida Keys, killing more ...