AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew World Screwworm in NM: USDA confirmed the first New Mexico case of the flesh-eating parasite in a dog in Lea County, after earlier Texas detections in calves and a goat. Officials say the case is likely isolated, but they’re ramping up inspections around the home and outreach as the outbreak grows. Cross-border response: Canada has imposed emergency livestock import restrictions tied to Texas detections, and multiple states are tightening rules to protect herds. What to watch for: Veterinarians and animal owners are being urged to check for worsening wounds or draining injuries and to report suspected cases quickly. Child health ranking: New Mexico moved up to 49th in the KIDS COUNT child well-being report, with progress on poverty and health but education still dragging the state to the bottom. Courts & newborn safety: The New Mexico Supreme Court declined to block the state’s policy protecting drug-exposed newborns by placing them in protective custody and pursuing court actions. Health tech research: UNM researchers are developing a way to detect hidden self-harm history in veterans’ records using machine learning.
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