The county's Veterinary Public Health Division is accepting a donation of 4,000 doses of NexGard for dogs and 4,000 doses of NexGard Combo for cats from Bissell Pet Foundation, valued at approximately $208,000, as part of the NexGard Screwworm Response Program.
What it means for you
The county will receive free flea and parasite treatment doses for dogs and cats, which will support its response to the screwworm threat.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.