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Wisconsin tightens animal import rules as part of new world screwworm mitigation efforts
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (144+ words) July 15, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: News, Wisconsin The state of Wisconsin is modifying its animal movement requirements in response to the active new world screwworm outbreak in the southern U.S. Animals coming into Wisconsin from other states must have a…...
Capturing Deer, Insects & Nature Through the Lens
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (30+ words) Brownfield Ag News Capturing Deer, Insects & Nature Through the Lens Add Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published....
MO revises livestock import guidelines as New World screwworm situation evolves
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (153+ words) July 13, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Livestock, Missouri, News The Missouri Ag Department has issued another update to its animal import guidelines for New World screwworm, due to the evolving NWS situation. Effective immediately, animals coming into Missouri from NWS…...
New report highlights growing shortage of rural veterinarians in Ohio
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (229+ words) July 8, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Human Interest, Livestock, News, Ohio, Veterinarian Brian Baldridge with ODA says more than one-third of the state’s licensed veterinarians are within 10 years of retirement. “This is critical as we think about making sure we…...
Missouri tightens animal import rules to prevent New World screwworm spread
1+ week, 5+ day ago (230+ words) July 2, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Livestock, Missouri, News Missouri has tightened its import requirements for animals coming from states where New World screwworm is present. State veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg tells Brownfield the changes reflect the growing number of…...
Minnesota veterinarian says animal travel poses greatest screwworm risk to northern states
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (164+ words) June 15, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Livestock, Minnesota, News An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. Dr. Angie Varnum with the University of Minnesota calls detections of the…...
Indiana BOAH tightening animal movement restrictions over New World screwworm threat
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (213+ words) June 10, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Indiana, Livestock, News Denise Derrer Spears says the greatest threat comes from animals in infected regions. “Those animals need to be accompanied by a pre-entry permit,” she says. “The Board of Animal Health needs…...
Veterinary services bill would improve resources to address rural, Tribal health risks
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (228+ words) June 9, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: News A U.S. House subcommittee is considering legislation that would expand veterinary public health services in Tribal and rural areas. Alaskan Congressman and bill sponsor Nick Begich says limited access to veterinary care increases the…...
Deep Woods Off, Barn Kittens and the Smell of Summer on the Farm
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (174+ words) June 3, 2026 By Cyndi Young Filed Under: AgriNews Column, Two Cents Late Spring on the farm smells like hard work, sunshine, and memories. It smells like fresh-cut hay drying in the field, warm soil after an afternoon rain, leather gloves, and…...
Black vulture permits available to Illinois livestock producers
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (247+ words) April 10, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Cattle, Illinois, Livestock, News, Pork The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says instances of black vulture predation of livestock are on the rise. Tasha Bunting says…...