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USDA RED ALERT — Two reports of screwworm infestation in U.S. cattle — This is extremely serious.
X ^ | 08/12/2025 | Meriwether Farms

Posted on 08/13/2025 9:09:48 AM PDT by DFG

BREAKING: We have received reports—and video evidence—of two potential New World Screwworm (NWS) infestations in U.S. cattle: one in Texas, one in Oklahoma.

We have chosen not to share the videos, because the last time we did, locked us out of our account for 4 weeks.

Reports conflict on whether these cases tested positive or negative for NWS. We sincerely hope they are negative, but we are seeking clarification from the USDA.

We call on @USDA_APHIS to immediately release the results of all recent NWS tests, as it is a requirement that all potential NWS specimens go to National Veterinary Laboratory Services (NVSL) in Ames, IA for official testing.

This is an ongoing threat to our nation. Lack of timely, transparent updates creates unnecessary volatility and uncertainty in the cattle industry —directly hurting the livelihoods of small and independent American ranchers.


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1 posted on 08/13/2025 9:09:48 AM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

We had a screwworm infestation back in the 70s, the Govt let loose sterile female screwworm flies. The problem eventually went away.


2 posted on 08/13/2025 9:14:18 AM PDT by kaktuskid
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To: kaktuskid

I remember that. Mostly Arizona and New Mexico iirc. Probably from cattle wandering across the Mexican border.


3 posted on 08/13/2025 9:16:05 AM PDT by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative.)
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4 posted on 08/13/2025 9:16:51 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: kaktuskid
No, a lot are still around and they own a lot of cats now.


5 posted on 08/13/2025 9:16:54 AM PDT by Frank Drebin (And don't ever let me catch you guys in America!)
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6 posted on 08/13/2025 9:17:59 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: DFG

Fauci-Flies.


7 posted on 08/13/2025 9:18:42 AM PDT by blackdog ((Z28.310) "Diggin the scene with a gangster lean" (Mayfield, Curtis) )
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8 posted on 08/13/2025 9:19:54 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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9 posted on 08/13/2025 9:20:34 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: DFG

I don’t need to see any pictures, but I am guessing that screw worms cannot be eliminated from meat, simply by thoroughly cooking that piece of meat.


10 posted on 08/13/2025 9:20:57 AM PDT by lee martell
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11 posted on 08/13/2025 9:21:08 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: lee martell

Well, you could pick them out with tweezers..............😏


12 posted on 08/13/2025 9:22:08 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: DFG

Gotta kill all the cows to save the cows!


13 posted on 08/13/2025 9:26:29 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Democrats are the Party of racism, anger, hate and violence.)
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To: Red Badger

See kids, the picture on the left shows what happens when demons possess manatees!


14 posted on 08/13/2025 9:28:37 AM PDT by Nervous Tick (Hope, as a righteous product of properly aligned Faith, IS in fact a strategy. a)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Two Weeks to Flatten the Curve....
Wait.
Screw Worm?


15 posted on 08/13/2025 9:35:19 AM PDT by Big Red Badger (ALL Things Will be Revealed !)
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To: Red Badger

E E K !!!!
This discussion is now officially Postponed:
Indefinitely!! Lol.


16 posted on 08/13/2025 9:41:15 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: kaktuskid
>>screwworm infestation back in the 70s

I remember that.

There were some bulls I got on in the chute and their backs were covered in lumps.

17 posted on 08/13/2025 9:42:43 AM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: Red Badger

so eat hamburger


18 posted on 08/13/2025 9:43:37 AM PDT by ckilmer
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To: lee martell

Outback and Longhorn’s now have tweezers with their utensil packs............🙄


19 posted on 08/13/2025 9:44:43 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: ckilmer

Protein’s protein, right?..............🤔


20 posted on 08/13/2025 9:45:19 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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