Rio Grande City taking new steps to monitor New World screwworm threat
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RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- One city in Rio Grande Valley is now taking new steps to prepare for the possible threat of the new world screwworm. Rio Grande City announced that all of its animal control officers are now certified New World screwworm inspectors.
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Another case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in Crockett County by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The detection was confirmed on Friday in a domestic sheep, bringing the total number of cases of World screwworm to 31, according to the USDA confirmed …
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, when NWS fly larvae burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause severe and often deadly damage.
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals. The parasite reappeared in cattle the U.S.
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- One city in Rio Grande Valley is now taking new steps to prepare for the possible threat of the new world screwworm. Rio Grande City announced that all of its animal control officers are now certified New World screwworm inspectors.
New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals. Here's what to know.
DALLAS — A flesh-eating parasite's return to the U.S. after nearly 60 years is putting veterinarians and animal health officials on alert. Known as the New World screwworm, the pest can infect dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife through open wounds,…
Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States on June 3, pet owners and shelters alike have expressed concern about what this might mean for their animals.
Animal welfare leaders and veterinarians across Texas are warning pet owners to remain vigilant as the state battles an escalating outbreak of the New World screwworm. New World screwworm is a flesh-eating parasite that has disrupted shelter operations and triggered strict interstate transport bans.
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.
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