Stray animals at higher risk as screwworm spreads to Hill Country ranches
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported 11 active cases of screwworm, with the latest detected about 60 miles northeast of Del Rio, affecting cattle and goats. The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team has been dispatched to assist the Texas Animal Health Commission in the Hill Country, which shares similarities with the Rio Grande Valley in terms of ranches and animal populations. Dr. Deb Zoran, director of the team, highlighted the increased risk for stray animals in these areas. Residents in quarantine zones must have their animals inspected before leaving to prevent the spread of the parasite.
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