Screwworm in Texas: Pest found in Sutton Co. goat, state cases climb to 11
Federal officials have detected 11 cases of New World screwworm in Texas as of Tuesday as state officials continue to limit livestock movement.
Federal officials have detected 11 cases of New World screwworm in Texas as of Tuesday as state officials continue to limit livestock movement.
Ridglan Farms beagles: Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures release of remaining dogs
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.
Texas expands screwworm inspector training to quicken response
The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New World screwworm.
The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New World screwworm.
Watch this brave woman fight off a cougar to save her dwarf goat
Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.
Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.
New World screwworm cases in Texas rise to 10, new quarantine zones established
Federal officials said 10 cases of New World screwworm have been detected in Texas as of Saturday as state officials add new quarantine zones.
Federal officials said 10 cases of New World screwworm have been detected in Texas as of Saturday as state officials add new quarantine zones.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker, drags him dozens of feet on Glacier National Park trail
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.
Ranger at Gold Ribbon Rescue
Michelle Goldberg introduces us to a dog that's looking for its forever home.
Michelle Goldberg introduces us to a dog that's looking for its forever home.
Rabid cat bites 3 victims at Black Rock Park in Llano County
Three people were bitten by a rabid cat while visiting Black Rock Park in Llano County last weekend, the sheriff's office said.
Three people were bitten by a rabid cat while visiting Black Rock Park in Llano County last weekend, the sheriff's office said.
FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
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.