🚨 New World Screwworm has reached Texas, and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is warning horse owners to stay vigilant. In this video, we explain what New World Screwworm is, how this flesh-eating parasite affects horses and other animals, why officials are taking the recent Texas case so seriously, and what the USEF recommends horse owners do to protect their horses.The recent confirmation of a New World Screwworm case in a Texas calf has prompted quarantine measures, increased surveillance, and renewed concerns among veterinarians, livestock producers, and equestrians. While New World Screwworm was eradicated from the United States decades ago, its gradual spread northward through Mexico has raised concerns that the parasite could once again become a threat to American livestock and horses.We discuss the history of New World Screwworm eradication, the sterile fly program that successfully eliminated the parasite from the United States, the new quarantine zones in Texas, and the signs horse owners should watch for in wounds and surgical sites.If you own horses, work in the equine industry, or simply want to stay informed about emerging horse health issues, this is a story you need to follow.🔔 Subscribe for more horse industry news, horse welfare discussions, dressage news, equine health updates, and in-depth equestrian documentaries.CHAPTERS