Texas A&M AgriLife experts recently briefed ranchers and media on the New World screwworm threat. The parasite, which poses a risk to the state's beef industry, appears to be slowing down. Ranchers gathered in College Station to discuss the issue at a large beef educational event.

Experts outlined efforts to stop the parasite's spread, including sterilizing and releasing screwworm flies in affected areas. Further information on the New World screwworm threat and efforts to combat it is available from Texas A&M AgriLife, which hosted the event and briefing in College Station.