Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 7/8/2025 Scientists Put Motion Cameras Along the US-Mexico Border To Spy on Wildlife. The screwworm could be back as soon as this summer. A wonderful video from the Mule Deer Foundation. And more….
New World screwworm A Deadly Parasite's Return Threatens US Ranchers After being eradicated in the US in the 1980s, the screwworm could be back as soon as this summer.
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 6/10/2025 The history of the screwworm eradication program. Enhancing the ccosystem of Soudah Peaks. Holistic grazing practices. And more.
Resources Screwworm Eradication Program and History Bottom line, the screwworm eradication program has been nothing short of a huge success story which for all practical purposes enabled the ranching community to eventually push the screwworm from their mind.
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 6/3/2025 Mandatory screwworm reporting. USDA suspends cattle and livestock imports at southern border. San Antonio artist Gary Sweeney’s take on the legendary creature of Northern Mexico. And more
Resources Mandatory Screwworm Reporting Now that the screwworm is real threat again, Texas A&M is working with other state partners to launch some trainings around the state.
New World screwworm Tensions Rise Between US and Mexico over New World Screwworm Threat USDA suspends cattle and livestock imports at southern border.
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 2/11/2025 An unusual way to hunt ducks. The screwworm danger remains. Where does a tree get its bulk? And more
Resources Screwworms In S. Mexico Has USDA, States Working On Plan In late November the Chief Veterinary Officer of Mexico notified USDA Animal and Plant Inspection Service of a positive detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico.
disease America’s Never-Ending Battle Against Flesh-Eating Worms “The history of the screwworm eradication program. This program is the single most important reason Texas has so many deer. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheAtlantic.comIt was written by Sarah Zhang. The Florida Keys are a place where deer stand next to children at school-bus stops. They
