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.
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Expanding New World screwworm education
AgriLife Extension is furthering its educational outreach with the public webinar, after releasing a new fact sheet.
Outlined during the webinar will be the updated status of the New World screwworm, biology of the pest, and prevention and treatment strategies in the U.S.
Public health perspectives, including pets, will also be addressed during the event, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Expert speakers for screwworm webinar
Scheduled speakers will be:
Veterinarian continuing education credits will be offered.
The free webinar is scheduled from 2-4:30 p.m. June 9. To register, visit http://tx.ag/NWSwebinar.
