Texas Battles Screwworm Outbreak | Phoenix News

Thirty-one screwworm cases have erupted across the U.S., with 30 concentrated in Texas—triggering emergency quarantines, military aid, and drone surveillance to halt the flesh-eating parasite’s spread. Officials are enforcing strict movement bans on animals and carcasses in five West Texas counties after a cattle outbreak in Crockett County. Sterile fly releases and strike teams are on the ground, while animal owners are urged to inspect livestock daily. No human cases confirmed yet—but this historic agricultural threat demands swift, coordinated action. 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/66e9fba7a0b229c2