The City of Waco is proactive in the fight against the New World Screwworm in Central Texas. Waco Accepts $600K Medication Donation to Battle Screwworm ThreatIn a proactive move to safeguard local livestock and pets, the Waco City Council officially accepts a shipment of 32,000 NexGard doses valued at nearly $600,000. Pet Circle Animal Center plans to spearhead the distribution effort by teaming up with the Animal Birth Control Clinic to supply these preventive treatments to vulnerable pets and residents throughout the community. Read More: Not Just Livestock: Dangerous Screwworm Parasite Infects A Dog in TexasThe New World Screwworm Causes Major DamageThe drug shipment follows growing concerns over the New World Screwworm, a destructive parasitic insect. Pet Circle's Screwworm Safety MeasuresPet Circle is updating its shelter practices by placing incoming animals on NexGard and instituting rigorous physical screenings.