AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLivestock Health Alert: The New World screwworm fly has been confirmed in south Texas for the first time since 1966, with larvae found in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor/Zavala County, triggering quarantines, a 20-kilometer control zone, movement restrictions, expanded surveillance, and sterile-fly releases as officials warn ranchers and pet owners to monitor wounds and report suspected cases. Public Health & Safety: Officials stress the food supply is safe because screwworms don’t infect meat, fruits, or vegetables, but the parasite can infest warm-blooded animals—including pets and, rarely, humans—making early treatment key. Care Quality Watch (CMS): CMS Q1 2026 nursing home ratings spotlight big swings across Texas: Pleasant Manor Healthcare Rehabilitation (Ellis) earned 4 stars, while Collinwood Nursing and Rehabilitation (Collin) and Lily Springs (Lampasas) were rated 1 star, with multiple facilities also reporting fines and penalties. Privacy & Health Records: KFF Health News reports HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking access to identifiable medical records via state data systems to study links between vaccines and autism, raising legal and privacy concerns among public health leaders. Community CPR Push: The American Heart Association marked CPR & AED Awareness Week in Corpus Christi with hands-on training and honored local “Heartsaver Heroes” after real-life saves.
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