The New World Screwworm has also been a threat to the ag industry, and it has already caused a shutdown of cattle into the United States from Mexico. That route could soon reopen, and it is something that R-Calf finds concerning.
“We’re watching this very closely. The USDA is going to be required to report in the federal register, a decision if it does in fact, intend to reopen the border. While the screwworm problem remains a significant threat to our industry, are we going to strengthen our import controls to ensure that we do not introduce pernicious diseases that could adversely affect our entire domestic cattle industry? This is one that is glaring up in the face right now,” said Bill Bullard.
Last month, USDA rolled out an unorthodox plan to help protect the livestock industry from the New World Screwworm. They released male flies that are sterile, aiming to decrease the population.
What is it like working cattle with an outbreak of New World Screwworm so close to home? Wayne Cockrell, with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, joined us on Wednesday to discuss.
September 24, 2025 12:29 PM
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UNL Animal Science Ph.D candidate Anna Kobza joined us on Tuesday’s
Market Day Report to share her agriculture story and tips for other producers hoping to share their ag stories online or with the media.
September 23, 2025 03:24 PM
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Herd rebuilding looks slow, keeping cattle prices supported; beef-on-dairy crosses help fill feedlots, while imports temper—but don’t erase—tightness.
September 23, 2025 01:32 PM
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China is making strategic moves by purchasing more soybeans from Argentina and may soon follow the EU and reopen its market to Brazilian chicken exports.
September 23, 2025 01:21 PM
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Lamb prices have seen a surprising surge driven by a tight supply and increasing demand in non-traditional markets.
September 23, 2025 12:40 PM
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“We believe that it is just a matter of days or weeks... before we see New World screwworm in Texas.”
September 23, 2025 11:08 AM
