No doubt you’ve heard that New World screwworm (NWS) is now in the U.S. As of this writing, it is as far north as Tom Green County, Texas. This is not an article to tell you what NWS is, how to treat it or whom to call should you come in contact with it. There are plenty of other great articles and resources for those pieces of information.

Cattle theft may look different today than it did back then, but that doesn't mean you can't protect yourself from it. Check out some practical advice to keep your cattle business safe.