Texas Screwworm Outbreak Alert

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Screwworms are spreading fast—26 confirmed cases in the U.S., 25 in Texas and one in New Mexico—with deadly larvae burrowing into wounds and eating live tissue. Texas has locked down 21 counties with emergency quarantines, banning movement of animals, hides, or carcasses without inspection. The state’s beef industry is on high alert as officials scramble to contain the outbreak, with the governor’s disaster proclamation still active. If you’re in an affected area, check your animals daily and report any signs immediately—this isn’t just a pest problem, it’s a serious threat to livestock and…