Producer preparedness critical as New World screwworms approach

AgriLife Extension experts offer advice on planning, preparing and monitoring
PREPARE NOW Livestock producers need to begin planning and preparing now as the New World screwworm moves closer to the Texas-Mexico border. | MICHAEL MILLER, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO
PREPARE NOW Livestock producers need to begin planning and preparing now as the New World screwworm moves closer to the Texas-Mexico border. | MICHAEL MILLER, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

Livestock producers need to take steps now to prepare as the New World screwworm approaches the Texas-Mexico border, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock specialists.

Necessary action now breaks down to three areas: plan, prepare and monitor the situation and livestock, said AgriLife Extension livestock specialists Ron Gill, Ph.D., professor, Chico, and Karl Harborth, Ph.…