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 […]
Bird flu found in milk produced by Arizona dairy cattle
The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) recently confirmed the genotype D1.1 detection of the first avian influenza of milk from a dairy herd in Maricopa County. As a protective measure, dairy farms are being quarantined, according to Azda's statement. The cow is asymptomatic, but the diagnosis was confirmed by testing. The highly contagious avian flu […]
‘Shark Tank’ host flirts with cattle rancher contestant, invests $100K
“Shark Tank” host Barbara Corcoran was plagued by the charm of a cow rancher on Friday's episode of “Shark Tank” and told the tech entrepreneur, “My first boyfriend is like you” I saw it, he was a cowboy.” Woven a bright pink coat, cowboy hat and boots, contestant Smith Bagguette made the pitch for his […]
Deadly bird flu genotype in Nevada dairy cattle
Fox News Senior Correspondent Jonathan Sery talks to medical and agricultural experts about testing for avian flu and dairy cows. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently confirmed that a fatal avian influenza genotype has been found in Nevada dairy cows that can kill herds around the country. According to a statement, […]