{"id":472740,"date":"2026-10-21T23:28:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T23:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/472740\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T23:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T23:28:09","slug":"latest-texas-new-world-screwworm-case-found-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/472740\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Texas New World screwworm case found | Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"

AUSTIN – A\u00a0New World screwworm case is detected in hunter-harvested elk in Pecos County.<\/p>\n

On Oct. 21, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in a hunter-harvested female elk in Pecos County.<\/p>\n

A sample was collected from the elk and was identified and confirmed as NWS at the ARS Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) will modify a previously established infested zone.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and TPWD are conducting additional wildlife surveillance in the area.<\/p>\n

With the kick-off of hunting season across Texas, all hunters are encouraged to inspect their harvest before field dressing or moving the carcass.<\/p>\n

If you suspect a wild animal has an NWS infestation, contact your local TPWD wildlife biologist<\/a> or call 512-389-4505.<\/p>\n

Report suspected cases in livestock and companion animals: TAHC \u2014 Region Office<\/a> or the Veterinarian on Call 1-800-550-8242.<\/p>\n

For more information and resources please visit screwworm.texas.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Got a news tip or story idea? Email us at staff@crossroadstoday.com<\/a> and include the best way to reach you. See breaking news call the 25 News Now newsroom 361-576-0026.<\/p>\n

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