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08/01/2026

07/01/2026

This equine veterinary podiatrist is BRILLIANT! 🤩

This article is worth your time!!!

Equine podiatrist Dr. Scott Morrison told attendees at The Jockey Club’s Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit that small changes in hoof angle can affect the entire musculoskeletal system — and outlined shoeing strategies to restore healthy biomechanics.

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06/26/2026

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A flesh-eating parasite that was eradicated from the United States 60 years ago has just been confirmed in Texas cattle.

That alone would be enough for one news cycle. But it is happening at the same time that beef hit a record $9.64 per pound and a new consumer survey found that 39% of American households say their finances are worse than they were a year ago. That last number is the highest recorded since tracking began in 2020.

According to analysis from Kansas State University's Meat Demand Monitor, the financial frustration showing up in that survey is already correlating with weaker beef demand in May. People are not stopping buying beef entirely. But they are paying attention to the price in a way they were not before.

On the supply side, the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report shows placements were down 10% in May, twice the decline that markets were expecting. The herd is already at a 75-year low. Drought covers more than half the country. And now a parasite that cost endemic regions the equivalent of $6.1 billion annually is showing up in Texas counties for the first time since 1966.

Each of these would be a significant story on its own. The fact that they are all happening at once, right now, is what makes this moment different.

The full breakdown of what each of these signals means for the beef supply and prices is in the article linked below.

06/23/2026

This outbreak is to be taken seriously. New World Screwworm (NWS) myiasis is a serious parasitic disease that can affect all warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people. The flies can enter your trailer when traveling with livestock to affected areas. These flies can accompany you home and reproduce there. The female fly will lay eggs into any small abrasion or wound. This includes bite wounds from flies and ticks. These larvae will consume living tissue and cause serious local injury. An infestation can result in the affected animal's death within 1-2 weeks.

The link below shows a map of current detection sites and is updated as cases are confirmed:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/current-status/us-confirmed-cases-new-world

Get essential prevention guidance to protect livestock and other animals from New World screwworm, including early detection, management tips, and APHIS resources.

06/22/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has provided an important update on New World Screwworm which has been detected in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. Read the full press release here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states

General information about New World Screwworm (NWS) can be found in the text below and in the attached infographic.

The adult screwworm fly is about the size of a common housefly (or slightly larger), with orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along its back. It gets its name from the behavior of its larvae (maggots) as they burrow (screw) into the wound, feeding as they go. The maggots (larvae) cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts’ tissue with sharp mouth hooks. The wound can quickly become enlarged and deeper as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue.

Because they feed on live flesh, NWS maggots may burrow deep into wounds or openings, while other species of maggots may appear around the outer surface of the wound. In addition, even the smallest wounds have the potential to attract flies, so it is imperative that you keep a close eye on your animals for any signs of wounds.

Lastly, NWS infestations are a reportable disease! Immediately report any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations to a local accredited veterinarian, your State Animal Health Official, or a USDA veterinarian.

For more information, reference this resource from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm

06/12/2026

THIS IS REAL. Be aware.

Colorado is responding to detections of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in nearby states with an emergency rule to try and curb the spread northward.

05/18/2026

Nice work, Kalane & Flasher!!!