Formation of the team follows a directive from Governor Greg Abbott
AUSTIN – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott.“Texas played a critical role in eradicating this pest from the United States in the 1960s and will do so again if...