06/04/2026
My team and I are closely monitoring the confirmed case of New World screwworm in La Pryor, Texas. There are currently no confirmed cases in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas.
I encourage all farmers, ranchers, and producers to stay alert and on the lookout for any possible cases of NWS infestation.
USDA and the State of Texas are taking action to ensure our nation’s food supply remains safe, support our producers, and eradicate this threat.
🚨 With the recent detection of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old bovine in Zavala County, TX, USDA urges residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd.
If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office.
For more information, visit WWW.SCREWWORM.GOV.