First New World screwworm case confirmed in Texas wildlife
By Julie TomascikEditor The first case of New World screwworm (NWS) in U.S. wildlife has been confirmed in…
Texas House Agriculture Hearing Lauds New World Screwworm Response, Warns of Mexico Spread | State House
A Texas House Agriculture and Livestock Committee hearing on Friday, October 2 covered a range of topics affecting…
Texas drives US screwworm count to 49 as USDA warns: ‘We’re not out of the woods yet’
A flesh-eating parasite capable of killing livestock and harming wildlife is still spreading in the U.S., with Texas…
Warning for El Paso pet owners as New World screwworm detected nearby
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite its name, the New World screwworm isn’t actually a worm, it’s a…
El Paso pet owners urged to stay vigilant as New World Screwworm spreads in Texas
EL PASO. Texas (KTSM) – New World Screwworm has been detected in Texas, but El Paso currently remains…
San Antonio lands biotech firm fighting screwworm and other pests
A biotech company specializing in pest management has chosen San Antonio as its base of operations against New…
USDA releases billionth sterile fly in Texas screwworm fight
ABILENE-SWEETWATER, Texas (CNN) — The U.S. government has released its billionth sterile fly into Texas to fight the…
Q&A: Texas agriculture commissioner candidates on school meals, screwworm, other priorities | Central Austin
Three candidates are running to lead the Texas Department of Agriculture in the Nov. 3 election. What you…
El Paso New World screwworm educational event set for Sept. 14
In an ongoing statewide effort to educate the public about New World screwworm, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will…
San Antonio chosen as site for crucial New World screwworm research as infection spreads in Texas
SAN ANTONIO – A company working to stop the spread of the New World screwworm has chosen Texas…
Texas Pet Adoptions on Hold Over New World Screwworm Concerns
In case you’ve missed it, there’s been a terrifying outbreak of parasitic flies in the Texas region. They’re…
Santa Teresa livestock crossing waits for USDA to reopen
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the reopening of some livestock international crossings,…