Industry estimates suggest approximately 500 million sterile flies per week may be required to fully eradicate the pest.
USDA confirmed the latest cases involve a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County
IDA Texas’s Cooper Little discusses producer response to New World Screwworm in Texas, ongoing coordination with animal health officials, and the steps being taken to manage and protect livestock movement across the region.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA has been preparing for a New World screwworm outbreak for more than a year as officials expand sterile fly production and containment efforts in Texas.
The Small Processors Action Plan will strengthen a strong, safe, and local American food supply
Animal Health Officials Working Quickly to Protect U.S. Livestock and Wildlife
The bovine case was detected in a three-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas.
Mississippi Farm Bureau hosted the annual event in support of hunger relief programs across the state.
Specialty crop growers should confirm eligible acreage and application access early to avoid missing available assistance.