First New World Screwworm Case in Texas Since 1966 Triggers Major USDA Response

About this episode

The episode discusses the first New World screwworm case in Texas in 60 years and features comments from key agricultural officials.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays Features comments from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, USDA New World Screwworm Directorate head Rear Admiral Michael Schmoyer, and Texas State Veterinarian Dr. Bud Dinges following confirmation of the first New World screwworm case in Texas in 60 years. A Historic and Serious … Continue reading The post First New World Screwworm Case in Texas Since 1966 Triggers Major USDA Response first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .

People in this episode

Host: Ron Hays

Topics covered

• agriculture
• livestock
• animal health
• USDA response
• screwworm outbreak

Keywords

• New World Screwworm
• Texas
• USDA
• agriculture
• livestock health
• Brooke Rollins
• Michael Schmoyer
• Bud Dinges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USDA

Places: Texas

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