Binational Summit to Halt Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak Convened in New Mexico
· Texas Border Business
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller participated in a New World Screwworm (NWS) Summit in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, alongside federal, state, and industry leaders. The summit aimed to address the urgent need for coordinated action to combat the NWS, which threatens livestock, wildlife, and the economy. Officials from the U.S. and Mexico discussed strategies for surveillance and eradication, emphasizing the importance of collaboration. Miller called for the use of the Screwworm Adult Suppression System (SWASS) and highlighted the necessity of cooperation among federal agencies and ranchers to protect food security. A new Charter agreement was established to enhance communication and coordination.
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