New World Screwworm Found in Texas

About this episode

The episode discusses the first confirmed detection of New World screwworm in Texas and its implications for agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in a calf in South Texas, marking the first confirmed U.S. detection as the pest continues moving north from Mexico. The affected animal is a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. According to USDA, larvae were identified in the calf's umbilical area. Officials say there have been no additional detections at this time. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association shares more on what happens next. #NewWorldScrewworm #USDA #Cattle #Agriculture #texas #screwworm

People in this episode

Host: Lane Nordlund

Guest: Colin Woodall

Topics covered

• New World Screwworm
• Agriculture
• Cattle
• USDA
• Pest Detection
• Texas

Keywords

• New World Screwworm
• Texas
• USDA
• Cattle
• Agriculture
• Pest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Places: Texas, Zavala County

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