While NWS is currently not present in the U.S., speakers and officials at the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, March 28-29, gave indications the spread is being successfully kept at a distance away from the U.S. – for now. But plans are in motion for its arrival, possibly as early as this summer.

Some beef producers are fascinated by an old Spanish breed that may revolutionize high-end restaurants with tender, delicious steaks. Learn more about the Rubia Gallega breed, the Old Cow or Vaca Vieja, and the newest breed association, the American Rubia Gallega Association.

Brinda Dass of the GeneConvene Global Collaborative talks about the ongoing threat of New World screwworm and what biocontrol technologies might exist to help the U.S. livestock industry combat this pest.

Todd Miller of Head Honchos talks with Tyrell Marchant about H-2A programs, and Abby George joins Joe Paschal, Texas A&M University, to discuss New World screwworm and whether it's if it comes or when it comes. The podcast team chats about beef prices and the best Western movie actors.

All things New World screwworm (NWS) were the topic of conversation during a recent Texas A&M AgriLife Extension webinar on June 9, 2025. With growing concern of the pest making its way to the U.S., a panel of industry professionals covered the questions of what it is, preventative and treatment measures, and livestock, wildlife and human concerns.

Abby speaks with T.R. Lansford, Texas Animal Health Commission, about the threat of New World screwworm and Tyrell talks with Dawn Hnatow from Cattle Up Stockmanship about ways to reduce stress on livestock and workers. Stay tuned for Paul's branding and and David's fence building stories.