Tracking the deadly parasite threatening Texas livestock and wildlife -- the latest spread data, prevention efforts, and government response.
The number of confirmed New World screwworm cases in the United States climbed to 29 as of June 30, with a dog in Pecos County becoming the first Texas case in a companion animal, according to the U.
The number of confirmed New World screwworm cases in the United States has climbed to 27 animals as of June 29, nearly all of them in Texas, while the cattle futures market, which includes the state's $15 billion cattle sector, is nearing all-time highs.
The New World screwworm has pushed into the South Texas borderlands for the first time, prompting the Texas Animal Health Commission to stand up a tenth formal quarantine zone as the confirmed U.
The number of confirmed New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20 — 19 in Texas and one in New Mexico — after the flesh-eating parasite turned up in a bovine in Medina County, according to FOX 7 Austin's Amber Kite, whose June 25 reporting cited federal and state animal-health agencies.
The number of confirmed New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with 18 now identified in Texas and one in New Mexico.
The federal registry for the New World screwworm outbreak has reached 16 confirmed cases following a new detection in a goat in Terrell County.
State and federal officials are working to stop the spread of the New World screwworm while veterinarians are monitoring animals for signs of infestation, treating sick animals, and helping contain further outbreaks.
The New World screwworm outbreak has spread into Crockett County, marking the fifteenth confirmed detection in the United States.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of a comprehensive, centralized website designed to provide Texans with a single point of access for information and resources regarding the New World screwworm (NWS).
The national registry for the New World screwworm outbreak has maintained a stable count of 12 confirmed cases into Friday morning, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).