Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.

New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

Milwaukee County Zoo announces death of zebra foal, Mistari

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced that Mistari, a zebra foal, was humanely euthanized on Monday, June 15.

Dousman house fire; 21 pets dead, 11 animals resuscitated

Western Lakes Fire District said 21 pets died and 11 were resuscitated after a Saturday, June 13 Dousman house fire that remains under investigation by officials.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures remaining dogs
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Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology. 

Ridglan Farms beagles: Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures release of remaining dogs

Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.

Watch this brave woman fight off a cougar to save her dwarf goat

Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.

FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.

Father's Day at Milwaukee County Zoo; dads receive free admission

Looking to celebrate the dad in your life? Treat him to a day at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Sunday, June 21, where all dads get in free thanks to Prairie Farms Dairy!

Ridglan Farms beagle alive and well; not alligator attack victim

Omelette, the Ridglan Farms beagle, was not killed by an alligator after all. Keep reading, because it's worth every syllable.

Ridglan Farms beagle dies in suspected alligator attack in Florida

Big Dog Ranch Rescue said Omelette, a former Ridglan Farms beagle brought from Wisconsin to Florida, died in a suspected alligator attack after escaping his adopter’s fence.

FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency

Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.

Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.

Ridglan Farms beagles sacrificed in painful experiments at UW-Madison

A FOX6 investigation finds the University of Wisconsin performed painful experiments on Ridglan Farms beagles – and those beagles did not survive.