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Texas Warns of New World Screwworm Threat to Livestock

4/15/2026

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The Texas Department of Agriculture warns that New World Screwworms (NWS) have been detected 90 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges ranchers to monitor livestock and report unusual signs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists NWS symptoms, including maggots in wounds and foul odors.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture labels NWS a serious threat and calls for action to curb its spread.

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The Texas Department of Agriculture warns that New World Screwworms (NWS) have been detected 90 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges ranchers to monitor livestock and report unusual signs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists NWS symptoms, including maggots in wounds and foul odors.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture labels NWS a serious threat and calls for action to curb its spread.