HEALTHJun 18 · 23:50 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSKirk McDaniel

Texas lawmakers talk screwworm fight during stakeholder meeting

Texas lawmakers and federal officials met to discuss strategies for combating the spread of New World screwworms in South Texas, where 11 cases have been confirmed. Discussions included using ivermectin in livestock feed and releasing sterilized male flies, though the FDA cautioned against unapproved feed additives. No wildlife cases have been detected yet.

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