Texas Agriculture Alert

Alert Details
Department	Texas Animal Health Commission
Created	06/22/2026
Action	Quarantine Modification
Category	Reportable Livestock Pest
Subcategory	Livestock
Disease / Pest Type	New World Screwworm
Impact Location	County
Scope of Impact	Partial County
Summary	New World Screwworm was detected in two bovines in Edwards County on June 21, 2026. TAHC has modified the Infested Zone for parts of Edwards, Sutton, and Val Verde Counties and maintained animal movement restrictions. Please visit TAHC's website www.tahc.texas.gov for the latest information regarding New World Screwworm.
Additional Information	https://www.tahc.texas.gov/regs/pdf/2026-06-21_NWS_Infested04.BEdwards.pdf