Organizers will offer two free public meetings on the New World screwworm and its potential impact on South Texas on June 10, with sessions scheduled for 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Uvalde County Event Center at the Fairplex. Continuing education units will be available for attendees at each session. For more information, contact Jimmy Speer at 830-591-6142, Cline […]
TAHC restricts warm-blooded animal movement near La Pryor
Screwworm ignites concern for Agricultural, Hunting industriesEditor’s note: Leader-News staff updated this story at 4:20 p.m. June 9 to reflect that the USDA confirmed a second screwworm infestation on June 5. The Texas Animal Health Commission is restricting the movement of warm-blooded animals in parts of Zavala and Uvalde counties near La Pryor after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a New World screwworm case in […]
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