Texas A&M AgriLife Responds After New World Screwworm found in Texas
· Texas Border Business
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is mobilizing resources following the detection of the New World screwworm in a calf in Zavala County on June 3. Experts emphasize the importance of awareness and education to mitigate the pest's impact on livestock and wildlife. They are providing training, fact sheets, and guidance for livestock producers, veterinarians, and families. The New World screwworm poses serious risks as its larvae feed on living tissue. AgriLife has created materials in both English and Spanish to help Texans identify and report infestations early, which is crucial for controlling the pest's spread.
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