The Return of a Devastating Pest The New World screwworm, a lethal parasite capable of decimating livestock populations, has been…
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Shift in Rhetoric: USDA Addresses Evolving Screwworm Threat
Shifting Perspectives on a Parasitic Threat U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins has recently characterized the New World screwworm as a “little…
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Tensions Escalate Between USDA and Texas Agriculture Department Over Screwworm Biosecurity
Public Dispute Erupts Over Livestock Biosecurity United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Rollins publicly labeled Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid…
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U.S. Confirms Second Texas Screwworm Case as Canada Restricts Livestock Imports
U.S. agricultural officials confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Texas this week, prompting an immediate trade response…
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Texas Governor Pushes to Accelerate Screwworm Mitigation Facility Amid Parasite Concerns
Texas Governor Abbott fast-tracks a screwworm mitigation facility to protect the state's vital cattle industry from a dangerous parasite.
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New World Screwworm Detected in Texas, Prompting Agricultural Alert
The Return of a Historic Agricultural Threat The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed this week that the New World…
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Rare Albino Buffalo Spared from Sacrifice Following Viral Fame
Authorities in Bangladesh have officially halted the scheduled ritual sacrifice of a rare albino buffalo at the Bangladesh National Zoo…
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