New World screwworm detected in calf in Hidalgo County, NM
A new case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in the border county of Hidalgo, New Mexico. A new case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture confirmed the fifth active case in the state. Officials are expanding surveillance and fly-trapping around affected locations. The screworm is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in open wounds and can cause severe injuries and death in livestock, pets, and wildlife. State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Holeck from the New Mexico Livestock Board said checking animals regularly and reporting suspicious wounds can help identify infestations quickly. Officials have established infested zones around affected animals' locations and are encouraging closely monitoring animals for wounds that fail to heal, worsening injuries, maggots in wounds, foul-smelling discharge or unusual irritation around an injury.
Опубликовано : 2 дня назад от Fernie Ortiz в Health Environment World
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A new case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in the border county of Hidalgo, New Mexico.
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture said the screwworm was foun... [1887 symbols]
