TFB leader testifies on TPWD efforts in the fight against NWS
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Vice President and District 6 State Director Warren Cude testified in [...]
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05, 2026
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05, 2026
Emergency exemption allows import of Tanidil to fight against NWS
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) received an [...]
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05, 2026
FDA grants emergency use of topical powder to treat NWS
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a [...]
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03, 2026
New World screwworm poses risks for humans, pets
By Shelby Shank Field Editor While New World screwworm is widely known for the devastating damage it can cause to [...]
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03, 2026
Topical spray approved for emergency use against screwworm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a [...]
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03, 2026
USDA awards contract for sterile fly production facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $610 million construction contract for a sterile [...]
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02, 2026
OTC Ivermectin approved for emergency use against screwworm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for Ivomec (Ivermectin) [...]
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02, 2026
USDA releasing sterile flies along U.S.-Mexico border
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal and state officials are intensifying efforts to prevent the re-emergence of the New World screwworm [...]
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01, 2026
Abbott issues disaster declaration over screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Thursday as New World screwworm infestations in Mexico move [...]
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12, 2025
TFB urges vigilance as screwworm threat nears Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) called for sustained vigilance and strong agency coordination this week as state [...]