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Inspecting for New World Screwworm
Line on Agriculture
One way US cattle producers can protect their herds against NWS is to be vigilant about inspecting their animals.
Handling New World Screwworm Amidst Global Politics
Southeast Regional Ag News
Breaking news headlines this week have told of an agreement between U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Mexico when it comes to the handling of a damaging pest, the New World screwworm, which was detected in Mexico late this past fall.
Using Sterile Insects to Eradicate New World Screwworm
California Ag Today
Breaking news headlines this week have told of an agreement between U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Mexico when it comes to the handling of a damaging pest, the New World screwworm, which was detected in Mexico late this past fall.
NCBA Priorities Heard in D.C.
Southeast Regional Ag News
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Wednesday, outlining key policy priorities for the American cattle industry.
Cattle Imports from Mexico Resume
California Ag Today
To protect U.S. livestock and other animals, APHIS halted shipments of Mexican cattle and bison in November 2024 after a positive detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in southern Mexico.
Cattle Group Fears Screwworm Could Jeopardize Herd Rebuilding
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA wants to make sure that US cattle are protected from the New World Screwworm as the US re-opens the border to cattle imports from South America.
What Warnings Signs of Screwworm Should You Watch For?
California Ag Today
“Untreated infestation of this larvae from the screw worms feeding on living tissue can result in death due to secondary infection, inflammation if untreated," says Dr. Kathy Simmons, Chief Veterinarian for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
South American Cattle Industry Under Screwworm Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the New World Screwworm continues to threaten the cattle industry in South America, producers here in the U.S. should take steps to safeguard their operations
Cattle Imports from Mexico Halted Immediately
Southeast Regional Ag News
The United States has hit pause on cattle imports from Mexico following the detection of New World screwworm. The parasite last made headlines in 2016 with an outbreak in Florida.
Mexican Cattle Imports Paused
California Ag Today
The United States has hit pause on cattle imports from Mexico following the detection of New World screwworm (NWS)—an invasive pest with a deadly reputation.