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ALT Promotional image for a preparedness and response education course by Texas A&M AgriLife, with text emphasizing readiness to combat screwworm.
ALT Group of pigs with text overlay reading "New World Screwworm Swine Fact Sheet" and "Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
ALT A group of people is standing in an indoor space near a sign that reads "United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory." They are dressed in business attire, with large windows in the background.
ALT The image features a quote discussing the New World screwworm as a serious but well-understood pest. It emphasizes the importance of identification, treatment, and containment, highlighting the safety and nutritional value of certain proteins. The quote is attributed to the Texas A&M AgriLife New World Screwworm Task Force. The background is dark red with white text, accompanied by the Texas A&M AgriLife logo.
ALT A wheat field with the text "Texas Wheat Producers Board funds $400,000 for 16 research projects" overlaying the image.
ALT Close-up image of a fly with text: "INSPECT. REPORT. STAY INFORMED. Texas A&M AgriLife is committed to supporting Texans with science-based expertise every step of the way." A URL is provided: tx.ag/screwworm.
ALT The image contains text emphasizing the importance of inspecting livestock and wildlife for injuries. The text advises monitoring pens, facilities, chutes, and fences. Images of cattle and a deer are included as examples.
ALT An informational graphic titled "Report" with text advising to report suspected cases immediately. It suggests contacting local veterinarians, Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas Parks & Wildlife, or county Extension agents for assistance. The graphic also mentions Texas A&M AgriLife specialists. A partial view of a survey in a cardboard box is visible.
ALT A person wearing a hat is seated at a desk, reading from a laptop. The background is a graphic with the title "Stay Informed" and information about resources at the Texas A&M AgriLife New World screwworm information hub.
ALT New World screwworm fly on display.
ALT A small, shallow stream flows over a gravel path, leading to a closed metal gate with lush green trees and grass in the background.
ALT A burnt field stretches into the distance under a cloudy sky. A barbed wire fence runs diagonally across the foreground. Smoke lingers above the landscape.
ALT A group of individuals are seated at tables in a large indoor space. They appear to be in a meeting or training session. One person is standing and addressing the group. On the back of one person's shirt, "Goodwell Fire Department" is visible. Tables are scattered across the floor with various items on them.
ALT A group of people, wearing cowboy hats and casual attire, stand outside on a sunny day at a ranch or farm. They appear engaged in conversation, with several people listening to someone speaking. The background features a barn and clear blue sky.