New World Screwworm Risk in Minnesota Low, but Officials Warn of Transfer

Keep Minnesota’s animals safe from New World Screwworm

ST. PAUL — Minnesotans are asked to stay alert for New World Screwworm, a fly that lays a destructive maggot capable of inflicting great harm on livestock, pets, wildlife, and on rare occasion, humans, according to a news release from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is also working to strengthen measures to keep the pest out of the U.S. While the risk is lower for this parasite to become established in Mi…

Minnesotans alerted about the return of New World Screwworm

Although Minnesota's risk is lower compared to southern states, international animal movements could introduce the parasite.

New World Screwworm risk in Minnesota low, but officials warn of transfer

Minnesotans are being asked to stay alert for a fly that lays a destructive maggot capable of inflicting harm to livestock, pets, wildlife, and on rare occasion, humans.

Mexican cattle imports pause due to Screwworm, CDC ends Bird Flu emergency response

Agri-Pulse’s Oliver Ward reported that “the Agriculture Department said Wednesday evening [July 9] that the U.S. would be closing the southern border to livestock trade, effective immediately, after reports that

MO cattle producer: USDA doing what it can to keep New World screwworm out - Brownfield Ag News

The president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says cattle producers are keeping a close eye on what’s happening with New World screwworm in Mexico. “We’re a good ways from the border, but we still want to make sure producers are prepared to deal with it.” Jeff Reed says he got an update in a roundtable […] The post MO cattle producer: USDA doing what it can to keep New World screwworm out appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border - Cattle AgNet West

Persistent Threat Prompts Industry Warning The New World Screwworm (NWS), a serious livestock pest found in Mexico, continues to threaten the U.S. cattle industry as it moves closer to the ... Read More The post R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border appeared first on AgNet West.