Marker Inscription
In this building (at Menard) during late 1930s, Dr. Edward F. Knipling (b. 1909) advanced theory screwworms might be eradicated by releasing sterile male flies to break chain of reproduction and save livestock from role of host to parasitic larvae that destroy livestock and wildlife. During 1950-51, this laboratory (removed to Kerrville area) was site of sterilization of male screwworms with irradiation, in procedures by Dr. R. C. Bushland and D. E. Hopkins. The outcome: eradication of the screwworm and saving of domestic and wild animals of the United States. (1972)
About this site
Site of Animal Health Discovery is a historical marker in Kerrville, Kerr County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 63 historical markers documented in Kerr County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 107 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0762, -99.1121 near Kerrville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Garden of Memories (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Tivy, Captain Joseph A., Tivy Mountain Cemetery #2, and Schreiner, Captain Charles.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5265004722. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
