Screwworm confirmed in Texas

“The confirmed detection of New World screwworm in Texas marks a new chapter for our state.” Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening issued this sobering statement June 3, as the USDA confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in the United States, in an outbreak that began in 2023 in Central America and had steadily progressed northward through Mexico. The first case was in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County. As of press time June 8, three more cases had been confirmed in Texas and one in New Mexico. “Texas livestock producers and all Texans must now be vigilant... Article Link