TX-23 resident brief · Agriculture
New World screwworm cases climb to 53; new case confirmed in Brewster County dog
· Reported by Houston Public Media
Bottom line
Confirmed New World screwworm cases in the U.S. have reached 53, including a new case in a Brewster County dog. Three cases remain active in Texas and New Mexico.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents in Brewster, Presidio, and Crockett counties should monitor livestock and pets for worsening wounds or visible larvae. The USDA is releasing sterile flies to control the spread, which primarily threatens local ranchers and animal health.
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