Goat tests positive for deadly anthrax west of San Antonio
A goat in Southwest Texas has tested positive for anthrax, according to state animal officials. It’s the second…
Screwworm Cases Rise Across Texas • The Austin Chronicle
On June 3, the first case of the New World screwworm (NWS) was discovered in La Pryor, Texas,…
Texas livestock producers urged to stay vigilant as officials respond to New World Screwworm
Ranchers and animal health experts gathered at the First Financial Pavilion June 29 for an update on the…
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
The Brief Confirmed U.S. cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm have reached 26, prompting Texas to issue…
New World Screwworm detected in cow in northwest Medina County
MEDINA COUNTY, Texas – The New World Screwworm was detected Tuesday in a cow in northwest Medina County,…
Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations
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Texas Launches Centralized Website To Fight New World Screwworm Outbreak
Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled an expanded state website, housed within the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Disaster…
Travis County extends local disaster declaration over screwworm threat
Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously June 16 to continue the local disaster declaration County Judge Andy Brown…
New World screwworm cases in Texas rise to 10, new quarantine zones established
The Brief Federal officials said 10 cases of New World screwworm have been identified in Texas. The Texas…
Gov. Abbott launches free inspector training as Texas battles New World Screwworm
AUSTIN, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of a free online course to expand the…
Where is screwworm in Texas? Track cases here.
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New World Screwworm in Texas: Austin Wildlife Rescue issues new intake guidelines
The Brief New intake guidelines are in place for Austin Wildlife Rescue following New World screwworm cases Austin…