Texas offering free online screwworm inspector certification to protect livestock industry
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas is offering free online certification for individuals interested in becoming screwworm inspectors to safeguard the livestock industry. The initiative aims to increase the number of inspectors to facilitate the movement of animals out of infested areas, thereby maintaining normal commerce. Daniel Hale from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service emphasized the urgency of this effort, as 32 screwworm infections have been confirmed in the U.S., primarily in Texas. The certification is available to sale barn employees, veterinarians, and volunteers with the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Interested individuals can register online.
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