Dr. Gerald Parker
@DrGerryParker
Associate Dean, @TAMUOneHealth, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences; Director, Pandemic & Biosecurity Policy Program, @ScowcroftTAMU; @TAMU '76
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Traces of Texas@TracesofTexasAlright alright alright ... Here's a Texas history mystery for y'all: this photo was taken in 1953. Who can identify the town?
It is a tradition
Seth McKinney@SethMcKinneyThis is inept. Poor play. Poor coaching. The same problems every week, with no visible improvement. Down 28-3 to LSU in the third, and I still can't point to anything that's been fixed or changed since the start of the season. This is unacceptable at Texas A&M.
Good point. I agree
Lorenzo Levi Brown :🐏🐑 Follow Me On BlueSky 🦋@LLBROWN7047I will believe it when I learn of federal grants to rural counties to build shelters for domestic animals Horses, Goats, Sheep, Chickens, Beefers, and milk cows, chickens, etc Until then its just feel good noise x.com/DrGerryParker/…
I am so glad to hear about the increased attention to end animal cruelty. My thanks to all USG entities involved in this interagency leadership.
Jeanine Pirro@JudgeJeanineAnimal cruelty isn't a footnote—it’s a crime linked to domestic violence, drug trafficking, and gun violence. Honored to join @SecRollins and @SecKennedy for today’s Animal Welfare Strike Force roundtable, bringing together the DOJ and USDA to identify, refer, and prosecute these cases at the federal level. Special thanks to @LaraLeaTrump and Lauree Simmons of @BDRRescue for their steadfast advocacy. Animals cannot speak for themselves. We will speak for them. 🐾🇺🇸
And Anthropic is also taking responsible action to identify and shut down bad actors. I hope other AI companies are taking similar actions. But hope is not a national strategy.
Dr. Gerald Parker@DrGerryParkerThankfully, Anthropic took responsible action and informed the public. x.com/ashishkjha/sta…
Thankfully, Anthropic took responsible action and informed the public.
Ashish K. Jha@ashishkjhaFive cases that Anthropic caught is great. We won't get five more warnings before something bad happens Here's the link to the original report: anthropic.com/threat-intelli…
Agree. Glad to see both at a state level and endorsed by Open AI. Biotechnology and AI are converging.
Dean W. Ball@deanwballI am pleased and proud to see OpenAI endorse several California laws currently on Gov. Newsom's desk, two of which are close to my heart: One would authorize independent verification organizations (IVOs) for assessing AI risks, and the other would create the first legislative requirement for screening synthetic nucleic acids. The latter is not an AI policy directly, but is going to be a key part of maintaining societal resilience as AI systems do for biological risks what they have already done for cyber. t.co/KXpBVuCmxC
Thank you Ambassador Waltz for your part in honoring our fallen and their families, as well as President Trump. I cannot imagine what their families are going through to this day. God Bless America and those who serve to keep us free and safe.
Ambassador Mike Waltz@michaelgwaltzIn the midst of their grief, after losing 13 sons & daughters, the Abbey Gate Bombing Gold Star families visited President Trump in Bedminster. What was intended to last an hour lasted an entire evening. He promised them transparency, justice, and closure… and delivered, within months to being re-elected. Honored to have been a small part of it.
This is inhumane. Save the horses now
Don Winslow@donwinslowIf you protest loud enough, this horror will stop. If you just keep scrolling, these horses will keep dying. x.com/charise_lee/st…
This must stop
Green Planet@Elizabeth_RulerWild horses captured in Nevada. When the gate closes, dozens of horses are trapped shoulder-to-shoulder inside a metal enclosure; then panic erupts. There is nowhere to go but up. It is a great disgrace the horses are slautered. Stop this
Protect these horses
Change.org@ChangeA petition is urging Congress to preserve federal protections for wild horses and donkeys under the Bureau of Land Management’s care. A proposed federal budget would reduce funding for the Wild Horse and Burro Program by about $37 million and omit longstanding restrictions on killing healthy animals or selling them for slaughter. Supporters warn the changes could put tens of thousands of animals at risk. They are calling on Congress to preserve the restrictions and fund nonlethal methods, including fertility control. Petition: t.co/VOGiN1LKNN #Horses #animals #wildhorses
Recent reports of abuse of horses must be stopped. Violators must be prosecuted.
Bureau of Land Management - National@BLMNationalWe share a common goal with every organization and individual who cares about wild horses and burros: keeping these animals safe and out of harm’s way. The BLM strengthens its adoption and sale requirements regularly, but no system is perfect. When someone violates federal law or misuses the program, we take that seriously, and we rely on the public to help us stop it. If advocates , or anyone else, has credible information that a buyer may be violating the terms of sale or putting animals at risk, we ask that they report it right away rather than holding it for future stories or social media content. Timely reporting allows law enforcement to intervene before an animal is harmed and before a violation grows into a larger pattern of abuse. When these cases are reported, we bring the full force of our law enforcement partners to investigate and, when warranted, refer them to the Department of Justice for prosecution. We recognize that speaking up quickly may feel complicated, especially for groups whose work relies on public communication and fundraising. But protecting the horses is the priority we all share, and early reporting is one of the most direct ways to prevent bad actors from exploiting the program or funneling animals into illegal channels. If you have information about a potential violation or an animal at risk, please contact us immediately: Phone: 1‑866‑468‑7826 Email: wildhorse@blm.gov We welcome collaboration with any group that wants to help strengthen humane outcomes. When advocates report concerns as soon as they arise, they play a vital role in stopping illegal activity and keeping wild horses and burros safe.
It is fun to listen to vinyl on the weekends
Eric Alper 🎧@ThatEricAlperBeing a music fan is having an entire shelf filled with vinyl records that you don't listen to anymore but you don't want to get rid of.
I support MCOL. I will buy American born and raised beef. So far, I am not seeing the merits to this new policy to buy 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef at the expense of American ranchers.
American Rancher Alliance/Hufeisen Ranch@WyoWagyuTrump’s plan to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef sounds massive—until you realize it equals only SIX DAYS of U.S. beef production. That is not enough beef to permanently lower grocery prices. But it is enough foreign product to push cattle prices down, undercut American ranchers, and hand the greedy Big Four meatpackers even more control. America already has the smallest cattle herd in 75 years. We should be rebuilding American agriculture—not making our country more dependent on foreign food. And consumers deserve to know the truth: Foreign beef can be mixed with American beef and sold without clearly telling you where it actually came from. The American Rancher Alliance is being built to change that. We are creating a producer-owned, fully traceable beef supply chain where cattle are born, raised, and finished in the United States. Consumers will be able to scan a QR code and see the actual ranch, how the cattle were raised, and the standards behind their beef. No foreign beef. No mystery meat. No corporate loopholes. If Washington refuses to protect the integrity of American beef, American ranchers will do it ourselves. Learn more and stand with American ranchers at t.co/b5tzholomj. #AmericanRanchers #AmericanBeef #ForeignBeef #CountryOfOriginLabeling #COOL #BeefPrices #CattleRanchers #CattleIndustry #FarmersAndRanchers #FoodSecurity #BuyAmerican #AmericanRancherAlliance @POTUS @SecKennedy @joerogan @TuckerCarlson @GridironPosts
“We have entered a dangerous new era. This report outlines actions that must acted upon to mitigate our risk to bioweapons and potentially catastrophic laboratory accidents. This is not science fiction.” AI and the New Age of Bioweapons | Foreign Affairs foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…
Announcement: Release of the U.S. Government Policy for Stopping High-Risk Life Sciences Research | National Institutes of Health (NIH) nih.gov/about-nih/nih-…
Congratulations to LLNL! x.com/livermore_lab/…
Great to see Director Kratsios leading Americas Scientific enterprise into the New Golden Age. This an essential strategy that will transform U.S. science and technology as a foundational pillar of our National Security for years to come. x.com/mkratsios47/st…
This should have been released to the public years ago by the USG. What happened to transparency? x.com/rasmussen_poll…
Rusty, thank you for continuing to cover this story. This is so sad and tragic. From your initial reporting, it sounds like this tragic event should not have happened although we need to let the investigation lead us to the truth… Please keep on the story as the good investigative journalist that you have become. The family deserves the truth.
This did not have to happen. So sad and tragic… x.com/rustysurettetv…
UK Biological Security Strategy: Implementation Report, July 2025 - July 2026 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
This is horrible and should not have happened. x.com/animaljustice/…
A good discussion in the latest podcast from CSIS regarding the Ebola Hot Zone in the DRC. x.com/csishealth/sta…
I guess the portal should be considered the new era for soccer too! x.com/hencoleman3/st…
C.J. Peters was an inspirational physician scientists. He did have many jaw-dropping stories! He will be missed. x.com/helenbranswell…
Great game! x.com/patrickbetdavi…
Public private partnerships “spurred” by the ranchers in Florida and Texas accelerated operational production of > 50 million sterilized flies per week in months, not years during the 1950s. Can we repeat that in 2026? construction-physics.com/p/the-fall-and…
“Good and realistic recommendations on the way forward for the Ebola response that will also accelerate implementation of the America First Global Health Strategy.” Managing DRC’s Ebola Crisis csis.org/analysis/manag…
“COVID should have taught us that bio attribution - whether natural, accidental, or deliberate - is essential. My thanks to DARPA for making this a priority”. Bio-Attribution Challenge yields tools to define biothreat origins at speed, scale | DARPA darpa.mil/news/2026/bio-…
We need to treat farm animals humanely. States are best positioned to do that and to be accountable to their electorate to do so. x.com/paulhshapiro/s…
Warsaw Biosecurity Dialogue: Bolstering Bioresilience to Deter Hybrid Biothreats - The Council on Strategic Risks councilonstrategicrisks.org/2026/06/30/war…
Our dogs are members of our families x.com/doglovers03/st…
Texas Biomed and Flyttr partner to advance next-generation solutions for the invasive New World screwworm prnewswire.com/news-releases/…
Congress and Trump's policies on research risks wouldn't have prevented recent lab incidents. Here's what to do - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists thebulletin.org/2026/06/congre…
29 Jun 2026: New World screwworm – multi-county livestock outbreak with two active infestation fronts in Texas, USA - BEACON beaconbio.org/en/report/?rep…
Great movie. Great song. Illegitimate war. That is what Fortunate Son by CCR is about. God bless our soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. x.com/jukeboxnonstop…
I echo congratulations to COL Alan Chambers for a remarkable career in service to the United States and the world. God Speed. x.com/andyweberncb/s…
Post marketing surveillance and monitoring for resistance will be essential. One question, why did we not conduct field studies in Central American and Mexico, or South American before now? x.com/bovinevet/stat…
One lessons learned from the 1950s is that public private partnerships were essential in enabling scaling from basic science to operational prodution of 50 million sterilized flies per week using preexisting modular structures (airplane hangers) in months, not years. Successful eradication of NWS was an incredible success story of science at scale and rapid time lines coupled to international cooperation. We should be able to replicate that approach today to accelerate SIT capacity to augment USDA’s current bold plan that focuses on new, fixed facility construction. Although it is a bold plan, it will take time to achieve initial operational SIT capacity and then full design capacity. Are there challenges to overcome in order to close the time gap before the fixed facilities come on line to augment the current plan? Yes. Can authorities over come those challenges with additional operational approaches? I believe so.
Very sad but we are so fortunate to have David Clayton-Thomas bring happiness to our lives through his music of rock in roll with horns. I loved and still love Blood Sweat and Tears music. God Speed to David’s life on this earth and to your family….. x.com/thatericalper/…
American swine ranchers and consumers want our animals to treated humanly. So do I. Extreme, unnatural confinement is not humane. x.com/ourhonorvets/s…
Thank you, and God Speed x.com/janicedean/sta…
Government agencies should not block anyone. Sorry to hear that USDA/APHIS is blocking you. x.com/southtexasgrit…
We must treat farm animals humanely. x.com/hannahdcox/sta…
Sixty Years of Clean Land. Then the Cartels Sent the Cows. — Beef News beefnews.org/sixty-years-cl…
USDA faces scrutiny as screwworm cases mount - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…
This is necessary and welcomed. But SIT is the only proven way to eradicate NWS. There are available options that can scale in months, not years, that are not being deployed for reasons that are beyond me. We need to put multiple shots on goal to start closing the widening gap of what is required, when it is required, and what is coming concerning SIT capacity. I hope that I am wrong in my analysis of USDA’s current plan. Time will tell. My only concern is protecting American ranchers, consumers, and our economic security. No more politically finger pointing, please.
A wonderful legacy on Aggie sports. Track and field athletes and Coach Henry represent the Aggie Spirit. God Speed to Coach Henry, his family, and Aggie athletes that competed under his mentorship. x.com/trevalberts/st…
Well deserved. I remember as a kid the magical moment in Kyle Field when the Aggies BTHO of TU in 1967 and then watching the cotton bowl at the Menger hotel. The magical moment and spirit of Aggieland! God bless the spirit of Aggieland. x.com/aggiefootball/…
“Wholeheartedly agree with the Vanderwagen and Alton Op-ED. The nation needs an effective ASPR org. Congress must accelerate the ASPR nominee’s confirmation and pass PAHPA legislation.” Congress must take two steps to prepare for the next health emergency statnews.com/2026/06/16/asp…
“This a national and economic security threat. We have admired this problem for too long. We must take action. The window is closing fast.” China's strategy to dominate global pharmaceutical market thehill.com/opinion/592399…
I am glad DARPA is in the fight against NWS. We need strategic thinking and innovation! x.com/mkoeris/status…
Get a drink at the historic Menger hotel bar. x.com/gtconway3d/sta…
M3AgTech is the Modular technology approach that can scale up in months not years. Deploy M3Ag Tech now. x.com/southtexasgrit…
There is a solution that can scale in months not years and close a critical time gap before and after the fixed facilities start to come on line in the fall of 2027 x.com/southtexasgrit…
I want to buy and consume American raised beef. x.com/beefmaps/statu…
Also, I believe it is not helpful to finger point politically. We are where we are. Eradication moving forward should be nonpartisan. Let’s solve the problem with “multiple shots on goal” - using a hockey analogy for potential technology solutions. x.com/drkatlindley/s…
Both needed. Ivermectin and similar drugs for treatment. But there are millions of uncontrollable wildlife species that are beyond capability to treat. SIT needed to eradicate, if it can work today with so many more wildlife animals compared to decades ago. We have to try. x.com/drkatlindley/s…
“Finger pointing is not helping. SIT is the only proven strategy to eradicate NWS. Accelerating SIT capacity beyond the current plan must be the focus to include Modular technologies.” Politics gets involved as screwworm parasite threatens US cattle | AP apnews.com/article/screww…
Mandatory country of origin labeling is common sense…. x.com/beefmaps/statu…
This is so sad… x.com/martina/status…
One Team, One Fight! We will get it done to protect American ranchers, consumers, and our economic security. x.com/mkoeris/status…
“I am glad that DAPRA is in the fight against NWS.” DARPA aiding America’s fight against flesh-eating screwworm invasion | DefenseScoop defensescoop.com/2026/06/10/dar…
My thanks to Dr Koeris and DARPA for making a commitment over a year ago to bring advanced technology and innovation to combat NWS. Independent cattle ranchers and consumers will be thankful that you are in the fight alongside USDA, DHS, others in the USG interagency, and state x.com/mkoeris/status…
This horrible x.com/foxcurrants/st…
Great stuff! Keep up the good fight!! x.com/simmonsbart/st…
“These are good recommendations. Independent oversight is overdue. A new international system can be implemented to improve biosafety while enabling innovation.”Opinion | Covid pandemic warned of virus research. Ebola is a reminder. - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/…
count me in x.com/DrKatLindley/s…
Excellent guidance. Thanks x.com/MeriwetherFarm…
Agree. Let’s get it done… x.com/meriwetherfarm…
There is another option that could be accelerated to start closing the gap x.com/slocumfortexas…
The only way proven way to suppress and eradicate NWS is through SIT. The current USDA plan is necessary but not fast enough for the unfolding crisis. Additional sterilized flies are needed now. There are modular options that were scientifically validated in the 1950s that have x.com/meriwetherfarm…
Looks like Biscuit enjoys the Tesla ride! x.com/drkatlindley/s…
Modern, Modular X-ray technology. It is cost effective, less resource intensive, safer than gamma irradiation, and can achieve initial operational capability in months, not years. X-ray technology was the first technology to validate the SIT approach in the 1950s. The long pole x.com/drkatlindley/s…
I applaud the USDA and Texas Animal Health authorities for committing to the new SIT facility in South Texas. However, it will be too late and not sufficient capacity needed to push screwworms back to the Darian Gap. There is an option that can be accelerated to fill the time gap x.com/drkatlindley/s…
NWS eradication was a remarkable accomplishment of science at scale and required close international cooperation. With re-introduction of screwworms north of the Darian Gap in 2022 followed by Central America, Mexico, and now the U.S. in 2026, we will see if we can do it again. x.com/ans_org/status…
The goals stated here and that we should pursue require accelerated production of additional sterile fly capacity. x.com/rcalfusa/statu…
How will wildlife animal movement be controlled? x.com/jrichietx/stat…
“Glad to see Top AI CEOs have acknowledged these concerns and are responsibly calling for government policy to provide safeguards while also enabling innovation”. Exclusive | Top AI CEOs Call for Law Protecting Against Biological Weapons - WSJ wsj.com/politics/polic…
Exclusive | Top AI CEOs Call for Law Protecting Against Biological Weapons - WSJ wsj.com/politics/polic…
Rubio Suggests U.S. Return to Global Vaccine Program in Rebuke of Kennedy - The New York Times nytimes.com/2026/06/02/us/…
Animal health authorities have been admiring this problem since 2022 when NWS reentered Panama. Since then, this devastating pest has steadily moved northward. NWS will re-enter Texas soon and impact livestock, wildlife, companion animals, & public heath. reuters.com/business/healt…
God Speed... x.com/TulsiGabbard/s…
What America Needs from a New FDA Commissioner blog.joelonsdale.com/p/what-america…
Chicago Feeling Stronger Every Day is a great random song of the day! x.com/ktrain939913/s…
My favorite classic rock band and with horns. It is truly amazing how some of the original band members plus new additions continue to entertain for over 50 years. Their music was innovative for their time, and continues to be innovative today. My Thanks to Chicago for making x.com/khnh80044/stat…