Tuesday, 25 October 2016

PRO> New World screwworm - USA (10): (FL, GA) expanded controls

Myiasis -- United States
- An Animal Health Check Point at Mile Marker 106 in Key Largo. This animal health checkpoint is a crucial part of ensuring animal health and protecting Florida from the spread of this pest. All animals are briefly checked to ensure they do not have screwworm. Early detection of screwworms can be successfully treated in pets and livestock. As of Tuesday [18 Oct 2016], 883 animals had been checked and none were found to have screwworms.
- The release of sterile flies, a scientifically proven

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