06/04/2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of New World Screwworm on a three-week-old calf in Zavala County. Now that NWS is officially in our district, I want to remind everyone to please follow guidance from our state agencies and federal partners.
For more information and updates from the USDA, please visit
www.screwworm.gov
It's crucial that we report suspected infestations immediately.
For livestock and pets, report to Texas Animal Health Commission
www.tahc.texas.gov
For wildlife, report to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
www.tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm
I have included the following one pager for more information and resources on this pest. As always, please reach out to me or my office for help on this or any other issue.