Mexico reports a screwworm incident in cattle close to the US border in Nuevo Leon.
Mexico’s Emergency Response to Screwworm Cases On Monday, Mexico ramped up its emergency measures after discovering new instances of New World screwworms in cattle near the U.S. border, marking the closest case since the outbreak started last year. These cases were reported in Sabinas Hidalgo, a town in the northern province of Nuevo Leon, and […]
AC/DC uses wolves to protect cattle in a powerful new approach.
Researchers Use Music to Deter Grey Wolves In an intriguing development, scientists have found a novel method to keep grey wolves at bay. The technique involves playing classic hits from the rock band AC/DC via drones to frighten these hungry predators. Biologists from the USDA have identified that songs like “ThunderStruck” can effectively repel wolves, […]
Texas factory to produce sterile flies to safeguard cattle from maggots
The U.S. is set to breed thousands of sterile flies in a facility located in southern Texas. The aim? To protect American cattle from a troubling pest known as the New World Screwworms, which have been causing issues in Mexico. These pests, described by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as “devastating,” can inflict severe and […]
Plans revealed to tackle screwworm issue affecting cattle and livestock
AUSTIN – Addressing the New World Screwworm Threat On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins discussed their strategy to combat the New World screwworms that have been affecting the state’s livestock and cattle sectors. According to the USDA, New World screwworms are considered invasive species. Their larvae infect fresh wounds on […]
Banks face lawsuit over $100 million Ponzi scheme involving fake cattle
Victim of Major Ponzi Scheme Files Suit Against Three Banks A person affected by a fraudulent scheme, dubbed the “Barney Madoff of the Cow,” has initiated lawsuits against three banks, alleging their involvement contributed to a Ponzi scheme exceeding $100 million. Brian McClain, from Benton, Kentucky, is the central figure here. His family has taken […]
‘Cow scammer’ ran $100M ‘ghost cattle’ Ponzi scheme
Victims of a $100 million Ponzi scheme have drawn comparisons to a notorious figure known as, well, the “Bernie Madoff of cows.” They’ve recently filed a lawsuit against a lender that allegedly overlooked significant warning signs. Brian McClain, a 52-year-old rancher from Benton, Kentucky, died by suicide on April 18, 2023, just days before his […]
Trump Administration Intensifies Battle Against ‘Flesh-Eating Parasite’ Endangering US Cattle Industry
Trump Administration Closes Southern Border to Livestock Imports On Wednesday, the Trump administration took decisive action to close the southern border to all livestock imports in response to concerns about the New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasitic larvae that poses a serious threat to cattle. This move comes after new reports of an NWS incident […]
Trump Administration Takes Steps to Protect U.S. Cattle Industry from Dangerous ‘Flesh-Eating Parasite’
Trump Administration Addresses New World Screwworm Threat The Trump administration is taking steps to tackle the spread of New World Screwworms (NWS), which are parasitic larvae that damage livestock, particularly cattle. These parasites pose a significant threat to agriculture and could potentially drive up beef prices if they migrate to the U.S. Brooke Rollins, Director […]
Dangerous tick affecting cattle raises alarm among researchers
Stillwater, Oklahoma – Cattle producers should be aware that there are dangerous mites in the U.S., according to researchers at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Jonathan Cammack, an assistant professor and extension specialist in livestock, entomology, and parasitology, explained to Nexstar’s KFOR that these mites can be very prevalent on a single cow, potentially leading to […]
USDA Stops Cattle Imports from Mexico Because of Flesh-Eating Pest
The Trump administration has halted the import of live cattle, horses, and bison due to the emergence of dangerous pests that may cross the southern border. On Sunday, Brooke Rollins, Director General of the USDA, announced that the New World Screwworm (NWS) has led to these restrictions at the southern ports as the pest makes […]