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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
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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

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