Texas confirms 5 New World screwworm cases as federal response intensifies (opens original article in a new tab)

Texas confirms five New World screwworm cases as federal agencies intensify response efforts, including sterile fly releases and quarantine zones, to prevent spread and economic damage.

• Federal officials confirmed three additional New World screwworm cases in Texas, bringing the total to five in a week.
• USDA and Texas Animal Health Commission deployed 75 personnel, established quarantine zones, and plan sterile fly releases to combat the infestation.
• The infestation threatens livestock and could cause significant economic damage, with concerns about animal movement across borders.