Texas A&M AgriLife experts recently briefed ranchers and media on the threat of a flesh-eating parasite to the state's beef industry. The parasite, known as the new world screwworm, has been a concern for the industry. Experts provided updates at a summit in College Station, where nearly 2,000 Texas cattle producers gathered.

The event is the world's largest beef educational event and the new world screwworm was a key topic. Further information on the efforts to combat the parasite is available, including details on strategies such as sterilizing and releasing screwworm flies in affected areas.