{"id":399868,"date":"2026-08-07T02:42:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T02:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/399868\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T02:42:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T02:42:31","slug":"texas-has-reported-44-cases-of-new-world-screwworm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/399868\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas has reported 44 cases of New World Screwworm"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Screwworm \"Screwworm Screwworm in Texas: How to keep pets safe<\/a> <\/p>\n

Animal welfare leaders and veterinarians across Texas are warning pet owners to remain vigilant as the state battles an escalating outbreak of the New World screwworm.<\/p>\n

AUSTIN, Texas – A new case of screwworm was reported in Texas this week, bringing the total reported cases in the state this year to 44.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the most recent Texas case was reported Wednesday in a sheep in Terrell County.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition to Terrell County, active New World screwworm cases in Texas include one each in Sutton and Starr counties and two in Brewster County.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

The Texas Animal Health Commission has instituted movement restrictions<\/a> for animals in parts of the state to help prevent the spread of the parasite.<\/p>\n

A map<\/a> maintained by the agency shows infested zones stretching from the San Angelo area to the southern border.<\/p>\n

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New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) on Friday, Jun 06, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller\/Texas A&M AgriLife) <\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

The New World screwworm comes from a parasitic fly. Its larvae burrow into warm-blooded animals and feed on their flesh, causing severe and often fatal wounds.<\/p>\n

The Source: Information in this story came from the USDA, the Texas Animal Health Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.<\/p>\n

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