Texas A&M AgriLife

ALT The image features a quote discussing the New World screwworm as a serious but well-understood pest. It emphasizes the importance of identification, treatment, and containment, highlighting the safety and nutritional value of certain proteins. The quote is attributed to the Texas A&M AgriLife New World Screwworm Task Force. The background is dark red with white text, accompanied by the Texas A&M AgriLife logo.

ALT A white lab coat with a Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory patch. Several colorful markers are in the coat pocket. Text reads: "Inside the lab identifying New World screwworm flies. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is helping protect South Texas cattle.

ALT A twin-engine propeller plane is parked on a grassy field during sunset, with the sun setting over a distant body of water. The plane is primarily white with dark accents.

ALT An individual is seated at a desk with an Apple Macintosh Classic computer. The desk has several books, including one titled "AESOP." Shelves filled with books are visible in the background.

ALT A close-up of a tick on an animal's fur. The text reads, "Found a tick on your pet? Texas A&M entomologist shares how to remove."

ALT Macro photograph of a fly with metallic blue and gold coloring. Text on the image reads: "The USDA is releasing millions of flies. Our faculty explains why."

ALT Close-up image of a fly with iridescent eyes, accompanied by a smaller image of a larva. The text reads: "Battling New World Screwworm Again, Decades Later. AgriLife expert shares insight on this reemerging pest."

ALT A group of people wearing hard hats and holding shovels stand in a row on a dirt mound. A sign reading "Texas A&M Forest Service" is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor groundbreaking event with a grassy area and trees behind them.

ALT A group of individuals stands in a control room with multiple monitors displaying information. They appear to be attentively observing or discussing something. The room is equipped with modern technology and has a professional atmosphere.

ALT A group of people holding shovels during a grounbreaking ceremony.

ALT A sign on a grassy area displays a rendering of the Texas A&M University System's Meat Science & Technology Center.

ALT A group of individuals seated under a large canopy, with one person standing at a podium labeled "Texas A&M AgriLife".

ALT A collection of maroon shovels with "Texas A&M AgriLife" printed on them lies on dry grass.

ALT A hand holding a garden shovel, digging into dark soil.

ALT Two people are taking soil samples with heavy equipment attached to a John Deere tractor in a field. The sky is overcast, and there are houses and other structures in the distance. Some small green plants are visible in the foreground.

ALT A close-up of a brown cow with a tagged ear. Text on the image reads, "3 Livestock Skin Concerns to Watch for This Summer." The logo for Texas A&M AgriLife is at the bottom right corner.

ALT A person holds slices of orange while two butterflies rest on them. The background is grassy and blurred.

ALT A person takes a photo of a group of three posing in front of a wooden wall decorated with large flowers and a butterfly. They are at a park-like area with a building and several people in the background.

ALT A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat holds a slice of orange with a smiling baby wearing a Texas A&M hat. They are outdoors on a sunny day with a grassy background.

ALT A young child is gently holds up a finger with a butterfly perched on it, while a toddler reaches out to touch it, holding a stuffed toy. They appear focused on observing the butterfly. The background is blurred, suggesting they are outside with other people around.

ALT A group of individuals is working at a conveyor belt in an industrial setting. Two screens above display camera feeds and production data. A small window shows another worker inside a control room.

ALT Headshot of Caroline Rydell.

ALT A group of people standing in front of the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center building, cutting a red ribbon as part of a ceremony.