DTN's up-to-date coverage on the New World screwworm threat and how the U.S. government and livestock industry are responding.

The U.S. has confirmed its fifth New World screwworm case, this time in a Texas goat, prompting officials to accelerate sterile fly production and introduce new pest-fighting technologies. Public reporting of suspected cases is critical, as it helps authorities target sterile...

Recent rainfall brought relief to drought-stricken Plains states this past week, with improvements expected in pasture conditions. Nebraska and Arizona remain the most concerning areas, with predominantly poor ratings.

With any ringworm outbreak, always look at the overall health of the animals first. Quality nutrition, including minerals, is critical for the immune system to help eliminate infection.

Kassidy and Klayton Bremer, sixth-generation Iowa farm kids, returned to production agriculture careers at a large-scale hog operation and a cow-calf ranch while maintaining outside income to sustain their 150-year-old family farm.

A confirmed New World screwworm case in a south Texas calf has prompted urgent surveillance and response efforts from USDA, state agencies and cattle organizations. Officials stress this poses no food safety risk, urging producers to...

The Asian longhorned tick can transmit theileriosis to cattle, causing anemia, weakness, and death. Prevention relies on strict tick control and external parasite management practices.