Screwworms Resurface in Texas

Eleven confirmed cases of the deadly New World screwworm now plague Texas, including a goat in Sutton County — a pest that lays eggs in open wounds and feeds on living flesh. State officials have established six infested zones with strict animal movement rules to halt spread. While human risk is low, outdoor workers and those with open wounds should take precautions. A new pet treatment is being rolled out, and federal authorities are deploying billions of sterile flies to crash the population. Stay alert, cover wounds, and monitor updates — this outbreak is escalating. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/e513a46227028683