New World Screwworm
Texas has lifted movement restrictions in five counties after officials determined wild screwworm populations had been eliminated in those areas.
NCBA says reopening the Douglas port could restore feeder cattle supplies while maintaining New World screwworm safeguards.
Researchers are also working to strengthen African swine fever preparedness.
Texas A&M Extension agents are watching wild animals for signs of the pest.
USDA is increasing sterile fly capacity while the FDA authorizes a treatment for dogs.
Texas cattle groups continue to monitor USDA’s response as testing and surveillance efforts remain underway.
NWS Sterile Fly-Production At Moore Air Base Is Ahead of Schedule
Mexican cattle could improve southern feedlot supplies without reversing the long-term shortage.
Federal and state officials emphasize that surveillance, sterile fly releases, and cooperation with Mexico are vital to stop New World screwworm in the U.S.
Analysts question U.S. cattle herd expansion as a meatpacker class action advances, and the USDA moves forward with reopening Mexican cattle trade to balance biosecurity risks.