New World screwworm cases in Texas rise to 10, new quarantine zones established
Federal officials said 10 cases of New World screwworm have been detected in Texas as of Saturday as state officials add new quarantine zones.
FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
Officials confirm 6 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.
TRACK: Map shows where screwworm cases are in Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission has released an interactive map tracking cases of New World screwworm in Texas.
Officials confirm 5 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Five New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas as state and federal officials track the reemergence of the flesh-eating parasite.
FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
USDA Secretary calls Miller ‘unserious’ after he bashes federal screwworm response
U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.
Texas homeowner mistakes alligator on the porch for an Amazon package delivery
A Texas homeowner heading out for an early morning walk got quite a surprise when he mistook a large reptile parked on his front porch for an online delivery.
2 new cases of screwworm found in Texas, Canada blocks Texas livestock imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm in Texas, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
Texas scales up emergency response to combat destructive New World screwworm
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to support the state’s response to a reemergence of the New World screwworm, a destructive livestock pest the…