Veterinarians are telling cattle producers to “not let down your guard” when it comes to New World Screwworm

Cattle producers across the U.S. have their eyes peeled for signs of New World Screwworm.

The Farm Monitor shows us why large animal veterinarians are urging you to not let down your guard.

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His department will be using a synthetic bait called “Swormlure Five,” which is engineered to smell like an open wound, attracting Screwworm flies to the bait
The network includes labs across the country that track diseases like New World Screwworm, which could see a rise in cases with hurricane season approaching.
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