Experts update locals on Ag issues

By Anton Riecher
A workshop on protecting herd profitability conducted in Hondo Monday by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension focused on controlling the pasture mealybug as an emerging issue and the potential impact of the New World Screwworm. The presentations explained everything from the biology of the invasive species to practical herd monitoring, wound protection, reporting procedures, controls on the movement of cattle from county-to-county.
Animals should be checked at least every two-to-three days to catch infestations while still small and easier to treat. Newborn calves and recently calved…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!