Thursday, 10 November 2016

PRO/AH/EDR> New World screwworm - USA (13): (FL) feeding troughs

Myiasis -- United States
Wildlife officials are adding medication pit stops in the Florida Keys to combat a screwworm infestation that has killed more than 130 key deer. The Miami Herald () reports that anti-parasitic feeding troughs baited with sweet corn, oats and other grains are being deployed deep inside the National Key Deer Refuge.
US Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Joanna Davis says this provides another layer of protection to the endangered herd. The agency has been releasing sterile male screwworm

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/2en5xAL

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