Wednesday, June 24, 2026

USDA Reports 4 More Screwworm Detections in Texas (n=19)

 

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After going more than a week without any new reports, since the weekend the USDA has announced 7 new detections of the New World Screwworm in Texas. 

So far, 8 Texas counties have reported infections in cattle, sheep, and goats. While no wildlife detections have been reported, it is highly likely that many more infections have occurred in non-farm environments. 

The Texas Department of Agriculture has their own dashboard, and reporting form, which can be accessed at: https://screwworm.texasagriculture.gov/map