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USDA plans phased reopening of southern cattle ports on Aug. 24 

USDA will reopen the Douglas, Arizona, port Aug. 24 as phased Mexican cattle imports resume under New World screwworm safeguards. Read More

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Horse owners need to be vigilant with NWS 

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Historical perspective on NWS gives insight 

A sharp contrast in the air masses causes severe weather—thunderstorms and tornadoes. The contrast can be in temperature or in the amount of moisture, particularly if there is a dry line of air behind the storm system, said K-State climatologist Mary Knapp. (Courtesy photo taken near Manhattan, Kansas, by Dan Donnert.)

Some regions are getting good rains

Officials work to get word out about NWS 

New World screwworm has dominated news cycles as ranchers and livestock economists say producers have been ramping up for the unwelcome pest. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Reports of NWS was not unexpected

New World screwworm larvae. (Photo courtesy USDA APHIS.)

Gov. Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training

Five prong plan is working to fend off NWS, officials say 

Animal health officials respond to second detection of New World screwworm in the United States

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Kansas continues response plan for New World screwworm 

New World screwworm larvae. (Photo courtesy USDA APHIS.)

USDA confirms presence of New World screwworm in the United States