About this episode

The episode discusses the recent emergence of New World screwworm in the U.S. and the plans in place for its eradication.

While many farmers and ranchers had hoped New World screwworm (NWS) would stay well south of the U.S.-Mexico border, we’re now all aware that wasn’t in the cards for American cattlemen. With a few days to let that news sink in behind us, our attention turns to one question: Now what? Right off the bat we want to share something USDA, APHIS and the Texas Animal Health Commission have already stated: A) No one needs to panic. There is a plan in place, and we know how to eradicate this pest. B) ...

People in this episode

Guest: Jennifer Koziol

Topics covered

• New World Screwworm
• cattle health
• pest control
• agriculture
• animal health

Keywords

• New World Screwworm
• cattlemen
• USDA
• pest eradication
• agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USDA, APHIS, Texas Animal Health Commission

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