Rio Grande City, Mission animal shelters train staff to spot screwworm parasite
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Animal shelters in Rio Grande City and Mission have trained staff to identify the New World screwworm parasite. Following online training provided by the state, Mission has four certified officers while Rio Grande City has six. These officers will inspect every animal they collect in the field and upon arrival at the shelters. To prevent infestations, the shelters are implementing cleaning measures, including disinfecting kennels with Clorox and bleach and installing additional fly traps. If a pet is suspected of having screwworm, it will be quarantined and taken to a veterinarian for further evaluation.
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