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  • The mission of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Collin County is to enhance residents’ quality of life through educational programs tailored to local needs in agriculture, environmental stewardship, life...
  • In response to the increased activity in Mexico regarding New World screwworm, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together its research, teaching and extension expertise to help educate and provide research-backed information...
  • ...New World screwworm resources from Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, NRI USDA-APHIS New World Screwworm Website Texas Animal Health Commission New World Screwworms Website Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory...
  • The northern migration from central America of the New World screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, poses a renewed threat to Texas and United States livestock producers....
  • ...World Screwworm Resources Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Screwworm web page The Screwworm Coalition of Texas web page USDA Screwworm homepage USDA Infographic/Brochure (PDF) CDC Overview (Screwworm) CDC Overview (Myiasis) CDC...
  • Active wildlife monitoring plays a critical role in limiting the spread of New World screwworm to livestock, pets and surrounding ecosystems. Landowners, hunters and natural resource professionals can help protect...
  • ...Screwworm (September 2025).  Please immediately isolate suspected animals and report instances of New World screwworm as follows:  Livestock: Texas Animal Health Commission Wildlife: Texas Parks and Wildlife Small animals: Your local veterinarian...
  • Proactive livestock management is essential to reduce the risk of New World screwworm infestations. Producers should prioritize wound prevention, timely treatment and increased monitoring during periods of high fly activity....
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