About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of New World screwworms on livestock and beef prices, along with a Supreme Court ruling on gun rights in Hawaii.

The USDA describes New World screwworms as "devastating pests." The flesh-eating parasite has spread across Texas, threatening livestock and beef prices. Animal health expert, Dr Bain Wilson, discusses the impact and precautionary measures ranchers are taking. Wilson is the Educational/Outreach Manager with Ranchblot. Also, the US Supreme Court recently ruled against forcing gun owners in Hawaii to seek permission before carrying a firearm in private businesses. Ohio firearms instructor Tom Hall, a 2nd Amendment/Constitutional expert discusses that and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

People in this episode

Host: Tom Roten

Guests: Dr Bain Wilson, Tom Hall

Topics covered

• screwworms
• livestock
• beef prices
• gun rights
• 2nd Amendment
• animal health

Keywords

• screwworm
• livestock
• beef prices
• gun rights
• 2nd Amendment
• US Supreme Court
• animal health
• Texas
• Hawaii

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ranchblot, US Supreme Court

Places: Hawaii, Texas

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