New World Screwworm in Texas: Austin Wildlife Rescue issues new intake guidelines
Austin Wildlife Rescue has issued some new intake guidelines following the recent cases of New World screwworm in Texas.
Austin Wildlife Rescue has issued some new intake guidelines following the recent cases of New World screwworm in Texas.
Officials confirm 6 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.
Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.
TRACK: Map shows where screwworm cases are in Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission has released an interactive map tracking cases of New World screwworm in Texas.
The Texas Animal Health Commission has released an interactive map tracking cases of New World screwworm in Texas.
Officials confirm 5 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Five New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas as state and federal officials track the reemergence of the flesh-eating parasite.
Five New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas as state and federal officials track the reemergence of the flesh-eating parasite.
Dog seriously injured after found in trash compactor in Austin, owner claims
Police are investigating after an Austin woman claims a dispute with two friends ended with her dog being found inside a trash compactor.
Police are investigating after an Austin woman claims a dispute with two friends ended with her dog being found inside a trash compactor.
Dog found in trash compactor in Austin
Police are investigating after an Austin woman claims a dispute with two friends ended with her dog being found inside a trash compactor.
Police are investigating after an Austin woman claims a dispute with two friends ended with her dog being found inside a trash compactor.
FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
USDA Secretary calls Miller 'unserious' after he bashes federal screwworm response
U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.
U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.
Leander nonprofit working to clean up after heavy rain, significant flooding
A Leander nonprofit is working to clean up after heavy rain caused significant flooding over the weekend.
A Leander nonprofit is working to clean up after heavy rain caused significant flooding over the weekend.
Nonprofit suffers flood damage from heavy rains
A local nonprofit is working to clean up after heavy rain caused significant flooding over the weekend. FOX 7 Austin’s Katie Pratt went to Leander to speak with the founder.
A local nonprofit is working to clean up after heavy rain caused significant flooding over the weekend. FOX 7 Austin’s Katie Pratt went to Leander to speak with the founder.
Screwworm risk and household pets
While state animal health officials race to contain the New World screwworm, federal officials confirmed the first case of the parasite in a dog. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan has more on what pet owners might want to be aware of.
While state animal health officials race to contain the New World screwworm, federal officials confirmed the first case of the parasite in a dog. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan has more on what pet owners might want to be aware of.
New World screwworm in Texas: Austin vet offers advice on keeping pets safe
Livestock and pet owners in Texas are on high alert after a case of New World screwworm was confirmed in a dog. An Austin vet is offering some advice on how to protect your pets.
Livestock and pet owners in Texas are on high alert after a case of New World screwworm was confirmed in a dog. An Austin vet is offering some advice on how to protect your pets.
New World screwworm detected in Central Texas; officials confirm case in Gillespie County
The New World screwworm has been detected in Central Texas.
The New World screwworm has been detected in Central Texas.
Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
Texas homeowner mistakes alligator on the porch for an Amazon package delivery
A Texas homeowner heading out for an early morning walk got quite a surprise when he mistook a large reptile parked on his front porch for an online delivery.
A Texas homeowner heading out for an early morning walk got quite a surprise when he mistook a large reptile parked on his front porch for an online delivery.
Texas scales up emergency response to combat destructive New World screwworm
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to support the state’s response to a reemergence of the New World screwworm, a destructive livestock pest the state previously eradicated decades ago.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to support the state’s response to a reemergence of the New World screwworm, a destructive livestock pest the state previously eradicated decades ago.
Pet of the weekend | Meet King at Austin Animal Services
Looking for a new addition to your family? King could be the dog for you!
Looking for a new addition to your family? King could be the dog for you!
Ridglan Farms beagles sacrificed in painful experiments at UW-Madison
A FOX6 investigation finds the University of Wisconsin performed painful experiments on Ridglan Farms beagles – and those beagles did not survive.
A FOX6 investigation finds the University of Wisconsin performed painful experiments on Ridglan Farms beagles – and those beagles did not survive.
USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Highly pathogenic virus found in herd of Texas dairy cows
State and federal agriculture officials said highly pathogenic avian flu has been found in a herd of dairy cows in Texas.
State and federal agriculture officials said highly pathogenic avian flu has been found in a herd of dairy cows in Texas.