Blanco County Prepares for Screwworm Threat | Texas News

Blanco County, Texas, has declared a local disaster ahead of the New World screwworm’s arrival — a flesh-eating pest that could devastate livestock and wildlife. Though no cases exist yet in Blanco, the nearest outbreak is just in Gillespie County. This proactive step empowers officials to act swiftly, support farmers, and handle tough decisions like euthanasia if needed. With state and federal agencies monitoring closely, Blanco’s rural economy hangs in the balance — and being ready could mean the difference between survival and catastrophe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/953d8edfd9348c19