New World screwworm informational update set for Sept. 21 in Eldorado
Program to cover screwworm topics, livestock market outlook, weather projections
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a program on Sept. 21 in Eldorado to provide local livestock producers and residents with the latest information on New World screwworm.
The free event will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Schleicher County Civic Center, 427 U.S. Highway 277. Light refreshments will be provided.
Those planning to attend must RSVP by Sept. 19 by calling the AgriLife Extension office for Schleicher County at 325-853-2132; emailing Tamra Kott, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Schleicher County at [email protected]; or by completing the registration form at tx.ag/SchleicherCoNWS.
Participants can earn two Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator continuing education units: one general and one in integrated pest management.
About the program
Speakers and topics include:
- Livestock screwworm inspections – Jake Thorne, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension sheep and goat program specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo and assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science.
- Screwworm management – Williamson Edmiston, DVM, Eldorado Animal Clinic.
- Livestock market and weather outlook – Jeffrey Wright, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension agricultural economics specialist at San Angelo and assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics.
