Judges in the Region Prepare to Combat the New World Screwworm
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Judges from Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy, and Cameron counties held a conference in Weslaco to discuss preparations against the potential detection of the New World screwworm. This parasite has recently spread from Central America to Mexico and is approaching southern Texas. During the meeting at the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, state agencies and organizations related to animal health and agriculture provided information on how to respond if a case is detected, how to identify potential cases, preventive measures in place, and coordinated response protocols. The New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including livestock and pets.
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