Governor Abbott, Secretary Rollins Update Texans On Screwworm Response
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, provided an update on Texas' response to the New World screwworm threat at the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville. Abbott emphasized the use of sterile flies as a solution to control the infestation, with the USDA actively dispersing these flies in South Texas and planning a new production facility in Edinburg. He urged Texans, especially livestock owners, to remain vigilant by monitoring their animals and reporting any suspected cases to the Texas Animal Health Commission. Resources and updates are available online through relevant agencies.
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