State Mobilizes Response Following New World Screwworm Detection
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott announced a disaster declaration for Zavala and Uvalde Counties after the detection of the New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas. He emphasized the mobilization of state resources to combat this threat, including the acceleration of sterile fly production in Edinburg. The NWS is a parasitic fly that can harm livestock and wildlife. Abbott urged Texans to inspect their animals for wounds and report any suspected infestations to the Texas Animal Health Commission. The state is collaborating with federal partners to implement a containment strategy using the Sterile Insect Technique to eradicate the pest.
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