AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoScrewworm alert in NM: Federal officials confirm New World screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico, including a dog in Lea County, as USDA and state partners expand quarantines and sterile-fly efforts to protect livestock and pets. Biosecurity moves: Pennsylvania issued a quarantine order limiting movement of susceptible animals from infested areas, underscoring how fast the outbreak is reshaping animal-health rules. Pet guidance: Vets and public health officials urge NM pet owners to inspect wounds and seek treatment quickly, since larvae can be fatal without intervention. Infant formula warning: New Mexico health officials say parents should stop using recalled Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infant formula tied to infant botulism hospitalizations; NM reports no confirmed cases. Summer meals: Albuquerque Public Schools is teaming with the city and Bernalillo County to serve free meals at 100+ summer sites for kids 18 and under. Health research: A new study involving UNM researchers reports microplastics found in human brain tissue, with higher levels in dementia donors—raising fresh questions about health risks. Child well-being data: A Kids Count report finds child well-being deteriorated in 29 states from 2021-2025, with declines across health, education and economic indicators.
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