{"id":16276,"date":"2026-06-10T16:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T21:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/?p=16276"},"modified":"2026-06-10T23:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T04:04:14","slug":"new-world-screwworm-in-texas-what-texans-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2026\/06\/10\/new-world-screwworm-in-texas-what-texans-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"New World Screwworm in Texas: What\u00a0Texans\u00a0Need to Know\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This article was co-authored with Karli Kaase and Kara Matheney.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On June 3, 2026, the New World screwworm was confirmed in a calf near La Pryor, Texas. This has caused concern across the livestock, wildlife, and veterinary communities and\u00a0a\u00a0response from both state and federal agencies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As response efforts continue, understanding the risks and knowing where to find reliable information are critical.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16277\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-124026.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16277\" class=\"wp-image-16277\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-124026-300x226.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-124026-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-124026.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the New World Screwworm?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. Infestations can develop rapidly, causing severe tissue damage and creating serious animal welfare and human health concerns if left untreated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Animals with open wounds, recent surgical sites, branding marks, or other skin injuries are particularly vulnerable. Because infestations can spread quickly, early detection and reporting remain the most effective tools for limiting impacts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resources Available for Texans<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To support animal owners and agricultural stakeholders, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension\u00a0Service\u00a0specialists have developed a series of educational materials covering identification, prevention, monitoring, and management strategies.\u00a0 All materials can be found on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/new-world-screwworm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Texas A&amp;M\u00a0AgriLife Screwworm website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Available topics include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-new-world-screwworm-in-your-herd\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What to do if you suspect New World screwworm in your herd<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/new-world-screwworm-fact-sheet\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New World screwworm fact sheet<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/livestock-management-considerations-for-new-world-screwworm\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Livestock management considerations for New World screwworm<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/companion-animal-care-nws\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Companion animal care in the face of the New World screwworm threat<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/wildlife-monitoring-and-management-for-new-world-screwworm\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/library\/the-new-world-screwworm-nws-threat-to-swine-producers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The New World screwworm (NWS) Threat to Swine Producers<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/new-world-screwworm-myiasis-protecting-human-health\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New World Screwworm Myiasis: Protecting Human Health\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These materials are designed to help producers make informed management decisions while supporting statewide detection and response efforts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> Those seeking assistance can also contact their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/counties\/\">local County Extension Agent<\/a>, who can help connect producers with subject-matter experts and current educational materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What to Do\u00a0for a\u00a0Suspected\u00a0Infestation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any animal\u00a0exhibiting\u00a0unusual wound activity, visible larvae, or signs consistent with screwworm infestation should be evaluated\u00a0immediately.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If New World screwworm is suspected:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Separate the affected animal(s) from others when possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact a veterinarian for evaluation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notify\u00a0the Texas Animal Health Commission\u00a0for guidance on testing and reporting\u00a0at 1-800-550-8242.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid transporting the animal(s)\u00a0until receiving direction from animal health officials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prompt action can help reduce the risk of\u00a0additional\u00a0cases and support ongoing surveillance efforts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agency Jurisdiction and Response<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Several\u00a0agencies on both the state and federal\u00a0issue\u00a0are responding to the NWS.\u00a0\u00a0This includes the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">USDA<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Under the Animal Health Protection Act, the USDA\u00a0is authorized to\u00a0prohibit or restrict the importation or movement of animals and to take emergency action to prevent the spread of animal pests and diseases.\u00a0\u00a0The USDA implemented a five-pronged plan to address the\u00a0NWS\u00a0and actions have included renovating and building\u00a0additional\u00a0sterile fly facilities in Texas and Mexico, closing the US\/Mexico border for cattle imports, and pursuing innovative research to better fight the NWS.\u00a0More information is available on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/animals\/animal-health\/livestock-and-poultry-disease\/stop-screwworm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">USDA NWS website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FDA:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The FDA authority stems from Section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which allows\u00a0the\u00a0FDA to issue Emergency Use\u00a0Authorization\u00a0for certain\u00a0products\u00a0in the event of\u00a0a public health emergency.\u00a0Beginning in October 2025, the FDA has issued these emergency use authorizations for a number of products to help prevent and treat NWS infestations.\u00a0 To see current approved product information, visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/animal-veterinary\/safety-health\/animal-drugs-new-world-screwworm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FDA NWS website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TAHC:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The TAHC is authorized under the Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 161 to establish movement restrictions against all or a portion of the state to protect livestock, exotic livestock, domestic fowl, and exotic fowl in Texas from disease.\u00a0\u00a0As of June 3, 2026, there are quarantined zones within Texas where movement is restricted.\u00a0 At this point, the quarantined zones require authorization from the TAHC before any warm-blooded animals are moved outside of the zone, including inspection and treatment as required by the TAHC.\u00a0 As the quarantine zones continue to change, please keep up with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tahc.texas.gov\/emergency\/nws.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TAHC website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for more information on the locations and specific restrictions within Texas.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Working Together to Protect Animal Health<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The successful eradication of New World screwworm from the United States decades ago was made possible through coordinated efforts among producers, veterinarians, researchers, and government agencies. Continued vigilance will be equally important as officials\u00a0monitor\u00a0the current situation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Texas producers are encouraged to stay informed, routinely inspect animals for wounds and abnormalities, and communicate with local animal health professionals when concerns arise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Report Suspicious Cases\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Immediately isolate any suspected animals and contact:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:7369332,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vsapps.aphis.usda.gov\/vsps\/public\/VetSearch.do\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">veterinarian<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/landwater\/habitat-management\/find-a-wildlife-biologist\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">wildlife biologist<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:7369332,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Texas Animal Health Commission: 1.800.550.8242<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;201340374&quot;:0,&quot;335551500&quot;:7369332,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services: 512.383.2400<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To prevent unintentional spread, avoid transporting any suspected animals until advised.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I will leave you with this final thought \u2013 as a\u00a0lawyer, as a rancher, as a\u00a0staunch\u00a0supporter of agriculture,\u00a0I encourage everyone to\u00a0be\u00a0vigilant\u00a0and work together to help ensure we\u00a0are united in our\u00a0efforts.\u00a0\u00a0If you see something or suspect something, report it.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was co-authored with Karli Kaase and Kara Matheney.\u00a0 On June 3, 2026, the New World screwworm was confirmed in a calf near La Pryor, Texas. 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Infestations can develop rapidly,&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2026\/06\/10\/new-world-screwworm-in-texas-what-texans-need-to-know\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2444,"featured_media":16277,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16276","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New World Screwworm in Texas: What\u00a0Texans\u00a0Need to Know\u00a0 - Texas Agriculture Law<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2026\/06\/10\/new-world-screwworm-in-texas-what-texans-need-to-know\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"New World Screwworm in Texas: What\u00a0Texans\u00a0Need to Know\u00a0 - Texas Agriculture Law\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This article was co-authored with Karli Kaase and Kara Matheney.\u00a0 On June 3, 2026, the New World screwworm was confirmed in a calf near La Pryor, Texas. 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