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Timely Topics
Since August 2012, more than sixty (60) Timely Topics have been published on the website. The articles are mostly written by members of the consortium. Most are shorter than fact sheets. They cover a variety of topics about internal parasite control in small ruminants. Some of the Timely Topics are available in PDF format. Some have been translated into Spanish. Information more than 5 years old is being reviewed and updated, as necessary.
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Learn more about Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Parasite Management in Small Ruminants
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🚨 Critical Update: New World Screwworm (NWS)
A confirmed case of New World Screwworm in a Texas livestock herd has prompted an aggressive federal response. Because this flesh-eating parasite poses a massive economic threat to small ruminant producers, immediate vigilance is required.
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Official USDA Hub for NWS: [🔗 Visit USDA Screwworm Hub]
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USDA New World Screwworm Webinar for Animal Husbandry: [â–¶ Click Here to Watch the Webinar]
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