Tag: APHIS
Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas, beyond; USDA launches massive response
The USDA has confirmed a case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in a Texas calf, marking its return after being eradicated in 1966. A second case emerged two days later in another calf about 6 miles from the first detection. By June 8, the tally of affected animals had risen to four, including a goat in Gillespie County, Texas, and a dog in Lea County, New Mexico, classified as the first U.S. case there.
Animal disease traceability rule set to take effect
New USDA rule mandates electronic ID tags for cattle/bison from Nov. 5, aiming to improve traceability; sparks debate on privacy, cost and industry control.
Genetically modified wheat found in Washington
The USDA confirmed June 7 the discovery of genetically engineered (GE) wheat plants growing in an unplanted agricultural field in Washington state.
