🪰 Why so few NWS cases?
Everyone is doing their part and it is working.
A slow trickle of cases tells us that the sterile flies are doing their jobs. Combined with producers checking their animals, and reports from the public and veterinarians, everyone has a role. Our techniques take time – but they work!
Our shared success comes from steady, sustained operations – movement controls, surveillance, and continuous sterile fly releases. Our strategy is holding the line, controlling infestations early, and stopping spread before it starts. 🪰💪
#StopScrewworm
Great day in Arlington today supporting my friend and fellow Young Republican, @Ellen4Texas for the Texas House! Ellen is the only candidate with real solutions to solving the issues families in North Texas care about. #yrsrun
The Dept. of Education is rolling out a new accountability test for colleges and universities.
The test itself is simple: If an undergrad program's graduates don't earn more than workers who never went to college, that program could be cut off from federal student loans.
https://t.co/lDeIxBDQm0
NWS Movement During Current Texas Rain & Flooding
Texas storms may slow New World screwworm flies, but don’t let your guard down. The flies love water, so rain creates new homes – and once skies clear, fly activity can surge. Prioritize safety during storms and check animals as often as you can. After the weather breaks, stay extra vigilant for fresh wounds or signs of NWS infestation.
Your vigilance protects your livestock. Keep checking, keep reporting, keep animals safe.
"It took a complete army of people to get this done."
Scott Ruskan accepts the Pat Tillman Award for Service after saving 165 lives from catastrophic flooding at Camp Mystic ❤️
Today, we lost our irreplaceable retriever, Pancake, the First Puppy of Texas.
Cecilia and I are so grateful for the 11 years that Pancake brought joy and affection to our family and to guests of the Mansion.
She will be greatly missed by all the Texans who met her.
Gov. Abbott launched a new one-stop website for New World Screwworm information.
Texans can now access maps, training, identification resources, reporting tools, and the latest updates to help protect livestock, wildlife, and rural communities.
Visit: https://t.co/HkWvkZm4u3
Gov. Abbott launched a new one-stop website for New World Screwworm information.
Texans can now access maps, training, identification resources, reporting tools, and the latest updates to help protect livestock, wildlife, and rural communities.
Visit: https://t.co/JqthMXNIh9
Texas continues to lead the nation in job growth. 📈
May data shows Texas reached a new record high with 14.4 million nonfarm jobs, adding 98,000 jobs over the past year and outpacing the national growth rate. More jobs, more opportunity, and a stronger Texas economy.
If you are actively enrolled in the Texas Authorized Personnel Program (TAPP), you already meet all eligibility requirements for NWS Certified Inspector status.
Visit the TAHC TAPP page for more information. https://t.co/c5Fyy1MBwv
The last New World Screwworm outbreak in the United States was eradicated in 1966, meaning most Texans involved in agriculture today have never dealt with this pest firsthand.
I encourage veterinarians, livestock deputies, animal health professionals, and others to take advantage of this free NWS training course from @GregAbbott_TX and our state agency partners.
The more Texans we have trained to identify and respond to New World Screwworm, the faster we can contain, eradicate, and prevent its spread.