{"id":427441,"date":"2026-09-05T20:42:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T20:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/427441\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T20:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T20:42:32","slug":"el-paso-new-world-screwworm-educational-event-set-for-sept-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/427441\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso New World screwworm educational event set for Sept. 14"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an ongoing statewide effort to educate the public about New World screwworm, the\u00a0Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service<\/a>\u00a0will host a program on Sept. 14 in El Paso to inform the region\u2019s residents about what to look for, how to report potential infestations and how to maintain external parasite control on livestock and pets.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>In an ongoing effort to educate the public, the\u00a0Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\u00a0will host an educational program on New World screwworm on Sept. 14 in El Paso. (Hannah Lang\/Texas A&M AgriLife)<\/p>\n

The event will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. at the\u00a0Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at El Paso<\/a>, 1380 A&M Circle. There is no cost to attend, and light refreshments will be available.<\/p>\n

New World screwworm education<\/p>\n

Because the parasite presents serious risks to livestock, wildlife, companion animals and, in rare instances, humans, experts emphasize that Texas continues heightened awareness and coordinated response by state agency partners.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgriLife Extension is continuing to provide education on New World screwworm and how it impacts all facets of agriculture, wildlife, human health and companion animals,\u201d said Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension entomologist at the\u00a0Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Stephenville<\/a>\u00a0and professor in the\u00a0Texas A&M Department of Entomology<\/a>. \u201cThis program will help individuals gain a better understanding of New World screwworm and emphasize that we are continuing to stress the importance of surveillance and reporting.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStay informed and prepared for New World screwworm<\/p>\n

Explore fact sheets, reporting protocols and prevention tips from Texas A&M AgriLife experts.<\/p>\n

Program topics and speakers:<\/p>\n

New World screwworm update and impact on Texas, Swiger.<\/p>\n

New World screwworm in livestock and agency update, Dustin Dorris, DVM,\u00a0Texas Animal Health Commission<\/a> region director, Stephenville.<\/p>\n

New World screwworm public health considerations, Susan Schaff, DVM, MPH,\u00a0Texas Department of State Health and Human Services<\/a>\u00a0regional zoonosis veterinarian, El Paso.<\/p>\n

New World screwworm in wildlife and agency update, Lois Balin,\u00a0Texas Parks and Wildlife Department<\/a>\u00a0urban wildlife biologist, El Paso.<\/p>\n

The event is hosted by AgriLife Extension along with partnering agencies: Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.<\/p>\n

More information<\/p>\n

For more information, contact the Texas A&M AgriLife center at El Paso at 915-859-9111. For fact sheets and other information about New World screwworm, visit the\u00a0AgriLife Extension hub at tx.ag\/Screwworm<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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