USDA Taps Texas A&M Regent John Bellinger to Lead New World Screwworm Fight
· Texas Border Business
The USDA has appointed John Bellinger, a Texas A&M Regent and cattleman, as Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. This initiative aims to combat the spread of the New World screwworm, a pest threatening livestock health and economic stability in Texas. Bellinger brings extensive experience in cattle production and food safety. He emphasized the importance of addressing this threat while assuring consumers that American beef remains safe. Texas A&M is actively involved in the response, leveraging its expertise to coordinate efforts among federal and state agencies, as well as agricultural producers, to ensure long-term preparedness against this pest.
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