{"id":4226,"date":"2026-06-09T12:26:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/agecon\/?p=4226"},"modified":"2026-06-09T12:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:28:47","slug":"new-world-screwworm-press-releases-fact-sheets-and-other-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/agecon\/new-world-screwworm-press-releases-fact-sheets-and-other-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"New World Screwworm: Press Releases, Fact Sheets, and Other Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4227\" style=\"width: 306px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4227\" class=\" wp-image-4227\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/agecon\/files\/2026\/06\/20250606_Screwworm_MM_331-1-5000x3333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/agecon\/files\/2026\/06\/20250606_Screwworm_MM_331-1-5000x3333.jpg 5000w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/agecon\/files\/2026\/06\/20250606_Screwworm_MM_331-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/agecon\/files\/2026\/06\/20250606_Screwworm_MM_331-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/agecon\/files\/2026\/06\/20250606_Screwworm_MM_331-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/agecon\/files\/2026\/06\/20250606_Screwworm_MM_331-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) on Friday, Jun 06, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller\/Texas A&amp;M AgriLife)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 3, 2026, state and federal officials confirmed the detection of New World screwworm in Texas. In today\u2019s blog post, we provide links to relevant press releases, fact sheets developed by Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service, and other important resources and information.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA Press Release<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The press release from the United States Department of Agriculture on <\/span><b>6\/04\/2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be found here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/news\/agency-announcements\/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA Confirms New World Screwworm in Texas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Fact Sheets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For general information and educational resources, visit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/new-world-screwworm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New World Screwworm &#8211; Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Fact Sheets developed by Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Specialists can be found at the links below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/new-world-screwworm-fact-sheet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New World screwworm fact sheet &#8211; Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/wildlife-monitoring-and-management-for-new-world-screwworm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm &#8211; Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/companion-animal-care-nws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companion Animal Care in the Face of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Threat &#8211; Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-new-world-screwworm-in-your-herd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do if You Suspect New World Screwworm in Your Herd &#8211; Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/livestock-management-considerations-for-new-world-screwworm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Livestock Management Considerations for New World screwworm &#8211; Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/new-world-screwworm-myiasis-protecting-human-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New World Screwworm Myiasis: Protecting Human Health\u00a0 &#8211; Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report Suspicious Cases\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediately isolate any suspected animals and contact:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your local\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vsapps.aphis.usda.gov\/vsps\/public\/VetSearch.do\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinarian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/landwater\/habitat-management\/find-a-wildlife-biologist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wildlife biologist<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas Animal Health Commission:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:18005508242\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.800.550.8242<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:5123832400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">512.383.2400<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent unintentional spread, avoid transporting any suspected animals until advised.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contacts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have general questions or need assistance locating information and resources regarding New World Screwworm, please reach out to your <\/span><b>County Extension Agent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can find your local agent and contact information at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/counties\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County Offices \u2013 Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also reach out to <\/span><b>AgriLife Extension Specialists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for information and assistance. Contact information for our Research and Extension Centers can be found at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifepeople.tamu.edu\/contact-lists\/public\/units\/p-centers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research &amp; Extension Centers | AgriLife People<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Selecting the Center for your district will provide contact information for the faculty, staff, and administration housed at that location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For inquiries related to\u00a0<\/span><b>screwworm research and management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, please contact:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"mailto:phillip.kaufman@ag.tamu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phillip.kaufman@ag.tamu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For\u00a0<\/span><b>media inquiries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, please contact:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Blair Fannin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"mailto:blair.fannin@ag.tamu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blair.fannin@ag.tamu.edu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"tel:9798031264\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">979.803.1264<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 3, 2026, state and federal officials confirmed the detection of New World screwworm in Texas. 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