USDA Highlights Long History of Animal Insect Research

USDA opens new lab in Texas focused on livestock pests

By Keona Ellis Communications Intern The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville on May 27. This research facility will work to manage and eliminate the invasive fly and tick pests that threaten the U.S. cattle industry through innovative tools and advanced technologies. “The brand new Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Res…

USDA Highlights Long History of Animal Insect Research

Horn flies on a horse, Haematobia irritans.By Scott Bauer – USDA’s Agricultural Research Service image gallery, Image Number K7265-11., Public Domain Last week the USDA opened a new Livestock Insect Research Lab in Kerrville, Texas, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is highlighting their long history of research in animal insects at their facilities in Texas. Kim Lohmeier, Director of the Knippling Bushland U.S. Livestock Insect Research La…