AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

New resources expand education on potential risks
HEALTH RISKS New fact sheets addressing human and companion animal concerns with the New World screwworm have been released by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
HEALTH RISKS New fact sheets addressing human and companion animal concerns with the New World screwworm have been released by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

KAY LEDBETTER | TEXAS AGRI-LIFE

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the threat of the potentially devastating parasite.

These fact sheets are focused on protecting humans and companion animals. They are the latest to be added to an online information hub that includes additional fact sheets, a technical bulle…