Mexican cattle banned from entering Texas over concerns about flesh-eating parasite
In response, Texas Parks and Wildlife is asking hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be on the lookout. Meanwhile, the USDA has ...
Latin Times on MSN10d
Screwworm Pest Has Blocked Imports of Mexican Cattle Into Texas For Weeks; Why It Could Lead To Higher Beef Prices
It has been a few weeks now since the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) warned Texas residents about the possibility ...
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More Action Needed By Mexico Before Reopening Border for Feeder Cattle Imports, Says Vilsack
Outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture acknowledging the progress made in ...
Texas officials concerned about a tiny invader that poses a threat to animal and human health
The emergence of the New World screwworm in Mexico has raised alarms that the dangerous fly larvae could cross into Texas.
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New World Screwworm causing cattle issues in El Paso
Update: ABC-7 was able to speak with Alvaro Bustillos, the chair of the board of the Chihuahua Cattleman's Association. He is ...
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USDA requests further screwworm action by Mexico before trade resumes
USDA has requested adjustments to Mexican facilities set up to screen cattle exports to the U.S. for the New World Screwworm, ...
Midland Reporter-Telegram on MSN8d
New World screwworm spotted in Mexico, poses threat to Texas livestock
The New World screwworm, a deadly parasite, has been spotted in Mexico, raising concerns for Texas ranchers and hunters.
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U.S., Mexico work to fight New World Screwworm, restore trade
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack calls for expedited approval of inspection facilities to safely resume cattle imports from Mexico ...
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Rollins to stress eradicating animal disease, serving 'all the American people' at Senate hearing
Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins will use her confirmation hearing Thursday to call for immediately and ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN11d
Mexican cattle banned from Texas due to screwworm threat
The eggs hatch into larvae that dig into the animal and feed on living flesh. The larvae of the New World screwworm fly eat ...
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Corn and Soybeans Resume Rally: Cattle See Profit Taking After Record Highs
Chuck Shelby, Risk Management Commodities, says corn and soybeans saw profit taking after running into chart resistance on Wednesday but rebounded this morning adding back South America weather ...