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New World screwworms
Coverage of New World screwworms in the Nexus archive.
Texasplace2Ryan Guillenperson1Michael Schmoyerperson1Dudley Hoskinsperson1Timothy Schellperson1Charles Eckelperson1Lyssy and Eckel Feedsorganization1U.S. Department of Agricultureorganization1U.S. Food and Drug Administrationorganization1South Texasplace1Ivermectintopic1Chuck Grassleyperson1Brooke Rollinsperson1United Statesplace1Senate Judiciary Chairorganization1Agriculture Secretaryorganization1vaccinetopic1
- Texas lawmakers talk screwworm fight during stakeholder meeting
Texas lawmakers and federal officials met to discuss strategies for combating the spread of New World screwworms in South Texas, where 11 cases have been confirmed. Discussions included using ivermectin in livestock feed and releasing sterilized male flies, though the FDA cautioned against unapproved feed additives. No wildlife cases have been detected yet.
- Rollins knocks down Grassley’s suggestion of vaccine for screwworms
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley urged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to develop a vaccine for New World screwworms after the parasite's return to the US. Rollins rejected the suggestion, and the infestation was confirmed in Texas.