AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew World Screwworm Response: New Mexico confirmed its first case in a dog in Lea County, triggering a 12-mile infested zone, an Emergency Animal Health Declaration, and expanded fly trapping and surveillance—officials stress it’s not a food-safety issue but rapid wound care and reporting are key. FDA Animal Health: The FDA authorized emergency use of the first generic drug, nitenpyram (Nitenpyram Tablets), for treating screwworm myiasis in dogs and cats, with dosing guidance and limits on reinfestation prevention. Regional Spillover Rules: Florida tightened shelter and rescue pet import rules from Texas and New Mexico, while Oklahoma, Idaho, and North Dakota moved to require extra inspections, permits, and documentation for animals entering from affected areas. Agriculture Research: UNM researchers are studying how irrigated agriculture uses water across the Middle Rio Grande Basin, aiming to inform conservation as drought pressure grows. Energy & Costs: AAA reports New Mexico’s regular gas average dipped below $4 to $3.97, while national averages also eased as crude stays under $100. Tech & Data Centers: Oracle is pushing forward with Project Jupiter near Santa Teresa, holding an open house/career fair amid local concerns about the hyperscale data center’s footprint and development pace. Public Health Research: A UNM-linked study found microplastics in human brain tissue tied to dementia and cardiovascular risk, with plastic burden rising over time.
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