USEF Issues Urgent Warning-Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm Reaches Texas

🚨 New World Screwworm has reached Texas, and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is warning horse owners to stay vigilant. In this video, we explain what New World Screwworm is, how this flesh-eating parasite affects horses and other animals, why officials are taking the recent Texas case so seriously, and what the USEF recommends horse owners do to protect their horses. The recent confirmation of a New World Screwworm case in a Texas calf has prompted quarantine measures, increased surveillance, and renewed concerns among veterinarians, livestock producers, and equestrians. While New World Screwworm was eradicated from the United States decades ago, its gradual spread northward through Mexico has raised concerns that the parasite could once again become a threat to American livestock and horses. We discuss the history of New World Screwworm eradication, the sterile fly program that successfully eliminated the parasite from the United States, the new quarantine zones in Texas, and the signs horse owners should watch for in wounds and surgical sites. If you own horses, work in the equine industry, or simply want to stay informed about emerging horse health issues, this is a story you need to follow. 🔔 Subscribe for more horse industry news, horse welfare discussions, dressage news, equine health updates, and in-depth equestrian documentaries. CHAPTERS 00:00 New World Screwworm Reaches Texas 01:00 Why Horse Owners Should Be Concerned 02:00 What Is New World Screwworm? 03:45 How Screwworm Infestations Occur 03:30 Texas Case Confirmed 04:20 Quarantine Zones and Movement Restrictions 05:00 USEF Guidelines for Horse Owners 05:35 Warning Signs of Screwworm Infestation 06:10 How the United States Eradicated Screwworm #NewWorldScrewworm #HorseHealth #USEF #TexasHorseOwners #EquineHealth #HorseCare #HorseWelfare #VeterinaryMedicine #HorseIndustry #TexasNews #Equestrian #HorseOwner #LivestockHealth #AnimalHealth #Screwworm #USEFGuidelines #HorseNews #EquineVeterinarian #HorseEducation #Texas This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting. This video is fully transformative and created in accordance with YouTube’s Content Reuse Policy under the Content Reuse Act. It includes original narration, commentary, educational context, visual edits, and added value through storytelling and analysis. No content is simply re-uploaded. #horse #horses #horsecare #horsenews #equestrian