livestock
Coverage of livestock in the Nexus archive.
- New World Screwworm: Minnesota restricts dog and cat imports from affected states
Minnesota is restricting dog and cat imports from states where New World Screwworm has been detected to safeguard pets and livestock. The state is implementing stricter regulations on animals entering from these regions.
- HARVEST: Pesticide rules and emission wars
The article discusses pesticide regulations, conflicts over emissions, and topics related to food safety, livestock, and glyphosate. It highlights ongoing debates around agricultural practices and environmental impact.
- Chittoor launches El Niño preparedness campaign for farmers
Chittoor has launched an El Niño preparedness campaign to assist farmers. The District Collector emphasized timely advisories to protect crops and livestock from expected rainfall deficits and urged officials to prepare contingency plans for crop choices, irrigation, and water conservation.
- Texas universities receive USDA funding for screwworm detection, control research
Texas universities and research institutions have received USDA funding to prevent the spread of the New World Screwworm, a parasite harmful to livestock and wildlife. The federal funding aims to support detection and control research efforts.
- HARVEST: Showdown day for gene editing rules
The article discusses a critical day for gene editing regulations, focusing on topics including seeds, CMO, budget, and livestock. The showdown highlights ongoing debates or decisions related to these areas.
- Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: The return of the flesh-eating screwworm
The new world screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite once eradicated from the U.S., has been detected in a calf in Texas. Female flies lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals, with larvae feeding on living tissue. The parasite primarily threatens livestock, posing a low risk to humans and not entering the food supply.
- USDA invests $105M in projects to combat New World screwworm threat
The USDA is investing $105 million in 40 projects to enhance detection and response capabilities against the New World screwworm. This initiative aims to protect livestock and strengthen U.S. agriculture defenses.
- As screwworm nears, rural Zapata County has no vet to get preventative drugs
Cases of New World screwworm are increasing in Texas, and rural Zapata County is particularly vulnerable because it has no veterinarian to administer preventative drugs to livestock or pets.
- Dog among 2 new Texas screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed two new New World screwworm cases in Texas, including one involving a dog, prompting international trade restrictions. Canada has blocked Texas livestock imports due to the outbreak.
- US confirms three new cases of flesh-eating screwworm in livestock
The US Department of Agriculture confirmed three new cases of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico, affecting a calf in La Salle county and a goat in Gillespie county. Officials are working to combat the parasite’s spread.
- Screwworms in Texas: What an infestation means for livestock, beef supply and the economy
The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies working to contain a potential threat to the U.S. cattle industry, which is valued at $113 billion. The infestation could impact livestock, beef supply, and the broader economy.
- Screwworms in Texas: What an infestation means for livestock, beef supply and the economy
The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has caused ranchers and government agencies to take action to contain the threat to the U.S. cattle industry, which is valued at $113 billion. The infestation poses risks to livestock, beef supply, and the broader economy.
- Israeli settlers threaten to kill Palestinian farmer and harass sheep
A Palestinian farmer was attacked by a group of Israeli settlers who threatened to kill him and harassed his livestock.
- U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports
The U.S. has confirmed a second Texas case of New World screwworm, prompting Canada to restrict livestock imports. The larvae of this parasite feed on living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing potentially fatal wounds.
- Nine Palestinians reported wounded in settler rampage through Hawara
Nine Palestinians were reported wounded during a settler rampage in Hawara, West Bank, where dozens of assailants damaged property, stole livestock, and set fire to an auto repair shop amid widespread clashes.
- CFIA announces temporary ban of Texas livestock to prevent spread of screwworm
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a temporary restriction on livestock entering Canada from affected parts of the United States after screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, was confirmed on a Texas farm. The measure aims to prevent the spread of the parasite into Canada.
- Flesh-eating screwworm fly is reemerging in Texas after decades, threatening livestock
The flesh-eating screwworm fly has reemerged in Texas, threatening livestock and the U.S. cattle industry for the first time in decades. The parasite, which can kill animals, poses a significant risk to agricultural sectors.
- Possible flesh-eating screwworm infection found in US
A possible flesh-eating screwworm infection has been found in the US. Screwworm primarily affects livestock but can target any warm-blooded animal, including humans.
- ‘No livestock but still hope’: Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza
Gaza Palestinians are preparing for their third Eid al-Adha under war-like conditions, facing food shortages and diminished joy. The absence of livestock, typically central to the celebration, highlights the ongoing challenges.
- Sausages could be off the menu! Number of Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs has PLUMMETED in Britain, experts warn
The number of Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs in Britain has significantly declined, raising concerns among experts about the future of sausages made from this breed.