Fredericksburg Alerts
FBGC Emergency Management: Screwworm Resources (Approved Drugs/Livestock Movement Guidelines)
Fredericksburg/Gillespie County Emergency Management: We wanted to share some helpful references and resources to assist with livestock movement, treatment, and other questions you may have as screwworm response continues in our area.
TAHC has released a list of FDA-authorized and conditionally approved animal drugs for New World Screwworm as well as guidelines for moving livestock from NWS-infested zones. Producers are encouraged to review this information.
For both of these documents, visit FBGC Screwworm Central Information Website.
Texas A&M AGRILIFE has the "Agrilife Learn" education portal with information sheets and courses on screwworm. You can start a free account on their website to access the resources. Additional courses and information will be added to the portal as it is developed. Access portal here: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/
Information Sheets and Courses Include:
Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has also created a website to collect all state and federal updates and references here: https://tdem.texas.gov/disasters/new-world-screwworm
FBGC Emergency Management will continue to provide information as it is received on NWS and its impacts to our community. With questions related to Gillespie County-specific response or information - email amorris@fbgtx.org.
TAHC has released a list of FDA-authorized and conditionally approved animal drugs for New World Screwworm as well as guidelines for moving livestock from NWS-infested zones. Producers are encouraged to review this information.
For both of these documents, visit FBGC Screwworm Central Information Website.
Texas A&M AGRILIFE has the "Agrilife Learn" education portal with information sheets and courses on screwworm. You can start a free account on their website to access the resources. Additional courses and information will be added to the portal as it is developed. Access portal here: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/
Information Sheets and Courses Include:
- Livestock Management Considerations (Publication)
- New World Screwworm (Publication)
- Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm (Publication)
- What To Do If You Suspect New World Screwworm in Your Herd (Publication)
- Rethinking Livestock Management to Consider NWS (Publication)
- NWS Preparedness and Response Education (Online Course)
Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has also created a website to collect all state and federal updates and references here: https://tdem.texas.gov/disasters/new-world-screwworm
FBGC Emergency Management will continue to provide information as it is received on NWS and its impacts to our community. With questions related to Gillespie County-specific response or information - email amorris@fbgtx.org.