SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — During the days of August 15 and 16, the Texas Sheep and Goat Expo is taking place in San Angelo with a particular concern.

The expo is addressing the key topic of the resurgence of the New World Screwworm, which can be a threat to the lives of sheep and goats, along with other types of cattle.

"We have a New World Screwworm issue that has come forward here in the last six months or so," said Marty Gibbs, the District Extension Service Administrator. "We have the Texas Animal Health Commission here doing a special presentation on that Saturday morning. That's something that's on the minds of all livestock producers, and especially sheep and goat producers."

The Expo is taking place at the 1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena and will

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