WEATHER ALERT
New World screwworm detected in Texas elk as hunting season gets underway
Read full article: New World screwworm detected in Texas elk as hunting season gets underwayTexas wildlife officials are urging hunters to inspect harvested animals for signs of New World screwworm after the parasite was confirmed in a female elk in Pecos County.
“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters
Read full article: “Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal sheltersMost stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation.
Texas’ plan to stop a parasitic fly from destroying its cattle population is far from complete
Read full article: Texas’ plan to stop a parasitic fly from destroying its cattle population is far from completeTexas lawmakers heard conflicting reports on the state’s readiness to fight the New World Screwworm, which is approaching the southern border.
