AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew World screwworm: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an updated statewide disaster declaration after USDA confirmed a second flesh-eating screwworm case in a Zavala County calf, just 5.6 miles from the first detection. Officials say there’s no food safety issue, but the response is ramping up fast: sterile fly releases, strict quarantines and movement controls, and daily wound checks for ranchers and pet owners. Cross-border ripple: Canada’s CFIA announced a temporary livestock import limit from Texas, and other states are watching closely as the parasite spreads north through the region. Pediatric care court fight: In Houston, Texas Children’s Hospital says it has “exhausted all medically viable options” for a 2-year-old after a Memorial Day drowning, while the family seeks more time and transfer to other hospitals ahead of a June 11 hearing. Nursing home watch: CMS ownership/CMS-rating updates highlighted a mix of outcomes across Texas facilities, including several low-star homes alongside a few higher-rated public and non-profit centers. Animal health surge: East Texas vets report a worst-in-a-decade flea and tick season, with rising demand for prevention and concerns about tick-borne illness risk.
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