Binational Summit to Halt Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak Convened in New Mexico
· Texas Border Business
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller attended a New World Screwworm (NWS) Summit in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, alongside federal, state, and industry leaders. The summit focused on urgent actions to combat the NWS, which poses a threat to livestock, wildlife, and the economy. Participants from the U.S. and Mexico discussed strategies for surveillance and eradication, emphasizing the need for cooperation across borders. Miller advocated for the use of the Screwworm Adult Suppression System (SWASS) and called for enhanced communication and coordination among agencies. The meeting concluded with a commitment to utilize all available resources to address the NWS threat effectively.
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