Ep. 116 - New World Screwworm in Texas, The Future of Veterinary Care, and Rural Vet Shortages
What happens when a livestock threat once thought eradicated begins moving north toward Texas?
On this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Dr. Lori Teller, licensed veterinarian and Executive Director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), to discuss the growing concern surrounding New World screwworm, the state of veterinary medicine in Texas, rural veterinarian shortages, telemedicine, and the future of animal health.
Dr. Teller explains how New World screwworm infestations threaten livestock, wildlife, pets, and even humans, and why state and federal…
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