USDA Says No Other Infested Animals Where Screwworm Was Found

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said there are no other infested animals on the South Texas ranch where the New World screwworm case was confirmed Wednesday in a three-week-old calf.

• There is no evidence of recent movement of animals onto or off of the premise, Rollins said on a Thursday call with reporters
• Four million sterile flies are being released to the affected area per week
• In addition to the 12 products available to treat screwworm in a variety of species, the Food and Drug Administration is also working “very diligently” to provide a medicated feed option “as soon as possible,” ...