USDA inspects livestock for flesh-eating parasite in Strawberry Plains

USDA inspects livestock for flesh-eating parasite in Strawberry Plains

STRAWBERRY PLAINS, Tenn. (WATE) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service inspected livestock for a flesh-eating parasite in Strawberry Plains Tuesday. The USDA's service set up an inspection site at Rush Strong School in Strawberry plains with professionals inspecting livestock for the new world screwworm, a "devastating pest" that burrows into the flesh of living animals. At least one dead after cra…

Fair board discusses livestock building

By Kimberly Pistone For the Sidney Daily News SIDNEY – The Shelby County Fair Board discussed the food truck event, repairs and the multi-livestock building project at a meeting on May 21. The food truck event was not as successful as hoped due to bad weather. The board reported the vendors were happy despite the weather, and the board was pleased to have the opportunity to meet some of the new food vendors that will be at the fair. One food tru…