Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations
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US screwworm update as new case confirmed in Texas
U.S. agriculture officials announced a new confirmed case of New World screwworm in Texas on Monday, marking the…
Texas launches ‘one stop shop’ website for info on New World screwworm outbreak
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced the launch of a “one stop shop” website for comprehensive information…
New World Screwworm continues to spread in Texas as US hits 15 cases
The threat of the New World screwworm continues nearly three weeks after the first reported case of the…
USDA invests $105 million in New World screwworm projects
By Julie TomascikEditor Several Texas universities and research institutions will play a role in advancing New World screwworm…
Texas Launches Centralized Website To Fight New World Screwworm Outbreak
Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled an expanded state website, housed within the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Disaster…
“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters – Houston Public Media
Horses at the Houston SPCA are given fly boots to protect their hooves from the New World screwworm.…
Texas Launches Centralized Hub for New World Screwworm Resources and Updates
Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of an enhanced website that offers comprehensive information for Texans related to the New…
TFB vice president shares NWS update with state lawmakers
By Julie TomascikEditor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Vice President Warren Cude urged lawmakers to continue supporting efforts to…
Travis County extends local disaster declaration over screwworm threat
Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously June 16 to continue the local disaster declaration County Judge Andy Brown…
New World Screwworm Hits Texas During Fawning Season. Wildlife Officials Are Worried
As an outbreak of New World screwworm continues to plague ranchers, with 12 cases confirmed in domestic animals…