Information will be provided on screwworm biology, prevention and treatment strategies May 28, 2025 - by Kay Ledbetter
In response to the growing concern about the New World screwworm, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a webinar on June 9 to provide more information to agricultural producers and the public.
AgriLife Extension experts will be joined by veterinarians from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and Texas Animal Health Commission to discuss the importance of New World screwworm awareness and prevention.
This fly poses a serious threat to livestock and wildlife because it deposits eggs into the wounds of living animals. These larval infestations can infest any living mammal, including pets and humans.
New World screwworm webinar
Join AgriLife Extension for a free educational event from 2-4:30 p.m. June 9 on New World screwworm detection and response efforts. Go to https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/ and search for “screwworm” to find the registration page.
Go to our website www.sansabanews.com to find the latest update from Macy Ledbetter of Spring Creek Outdoors, LLC and what the Screwworm Threat means for San Saba County.