Serious Threat to Livestock and Pets

Lots of concern across the south over the New World Screwworm. While the parasitic fly was eradicated in the united states decades ago, recent detections in Mexico have prompted imports of live cattle, horses or bison suspended along the Mexican border and the Tennessee State Veterinarian has issued an alert for all livestock and pet owners to be aware of the dangers of the serious threat of this invasive pest.