All ruminants—not only cattle but wild ruminants, such as deer, antelope, sheep, and goats—have a digestive system of extraordinary complexity, including a stomach divided into several chambers.

Key progress” has been made against the New World screwworm, the U.S. ag secretary says, adding that there has been no ...

Tom Gill, the chief of the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service, said sea lice, or tiny jellyfish larvae, are commonly seen across beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Lifeguards at Virginia Beach heard a ...

The U.S. government announced plans Wednesday to build an $8.5 million fly-breeding facility near the US-Mexico border as ...

Oral myiasis, a rare parasitic infestation, occurs when fly larvae invade mouth tissues due to poor hygiene, wounds, or weakened immunity. Primarily found in tropical regions, it causes pain ...

As cattle producers continue to monitor reports on the New World screwworm, Missouri officials recently noted an unfounded rumor the pest had reached its state.

The U.S. government plans to open what amounts to a fly factory by the end of the year to breed millions of the insects in Texas near the border with Mexico as part of an effort to keep a flesh ...

Study identifies molecule in stingless bee propolis that can kill dengue mosquito larvae by André Julião, FAPESP edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

The U.S. government on Wednesday released a five-prong policy initiative to stop the spread of New World screwworms in live cattle and other animal imports, including its plan to build an $8.5 ...

Although no Texas cases had been reported as of Tuesday, Johnson County Commissioner Larry Woolley warned of a potential screwworm fly infestation in mid to late summer. In May, the U.S ...

Feeder cattle futures were $1.50 to $2.05 higher on Tuesday, well off the midday lows. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $3.58 on June 9 with an average price of $314.04.