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What is a New World Screwworm? In rare cases, its maggots will eat your flesh
Fearing a resurgence of the New World Screwworm parasite in the U.S., the Department of Agriculture block livestock imports ...
The U.S. suspended Mexican beef imports. Could the screwworm spread in Canada?
After the United States suspended imports of Mexican live beef cattle on Sunday, one Canadian public health expert says ...
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New World Screwworm’s Threat Grows: Pest Detected Only 700 Miles From the U.S. Border
National Cattlemen's Beef Association applauds Agriculture Secretary Rollins' recent decision to suspend Mexican cattle, ...
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NCBA pushes for domestic sterile fly facility to eradicate New World screwworm
As the threat posed by the New World screwworm rises, NCBA today joined affiliate state associations in urging Congress to ...
TN Department of Agriculture warns animal owners of potential New World Screwworm threat, infecting livestock and pets
Domesticated species that could be affected by the New World Screwworm include cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pets and even ...
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Tennessee State Veterinarian Issues Alert For New World Screwworm
In another record-breaking year, supporters of TennGreen Land Conservancy smashed fundraising goals by raising $259,185 for ...
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