Texas A&M AgriLife Sheep and Goat Extension

06/14/2026

We are being hyper aware of where livestock is coming from. If you are from an infected area please go by the guidelines the state has put out.
This is the guideline from the TAHC.

06/13/2026

A free New World screwworm inspector training is now available to all Texans through AgriLife Learn.

The course covers New World screwworm biology, inspection protocols, reporting and more, and is open to anyone who wants to better understand how to protect their animals. Those who qualify may apply to become a certified New World screwworm inspector through the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Learn about the course at tx.ag/NWSTraining.

06/12/2026

On June 11, 2026, a Tom Green County bovine was confirmed to be infested with NWS. An infested zone is being formed around the detection and will be reflected on the TAHC interactive map once it is officially established. USDA continues to update the NWS case dashboard daily: https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSConfirmedCases

Find Texas-specific resources, guidance, and updates for NWS here: https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWS

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

On June 9, the sixth case of NWS was found in a bovine from Edwards County. The infested zone established around the case extends into portions of Sutton and Val Verde Counties. Animal owners can check if they are located in an infested zone and need to follow additional movement requirements by viewing the TAHC interactive case map: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap

The map will continue to be updated as the situation evolves. See the current movement requirements for all detections here: https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWS

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

The New World Screwworm is in the news and on the minds of many. Come learn the latest next week in Fredericksburg with members from TAHC and the USDA among many other organizations there to share information, and most importantly, answer questions. A meal will be provided (free) and 2 CEUs will be given to those interested. June 17th @ 6:00 pm at the Gillespie County farm Bureau Office.

RSVP by Friday! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4jYeuos5EUWS_N0jjMycTlfWUAffH6xFrxMEeqijOYdURUNBVVdTVlhCRTgyTzJHRVJVU1RQWUxWUC4u&route=shorturl

06/08/2026

USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed a case in a goat in Gillespie County, Texas. TAHC and USDA are working to learn more about the case, establish surveillance and testing, and spread awareness in the area.

Until further notice, TAHC plans to provide daily case updates each afternoon. For real-time situation updates, visit https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSConfirmedCases.

06/06/2026

Here is a helpful resource from the USDA to keep track of current NWS cases.

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