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TAHC-Compliant Animal Movement

New World Screwworm (NWS) Animal Movement Guidance

The Texas Animal Health Commission, in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, provides animal owners, producers, veterinarians, NWS Certified Inspectors, and other stakeholders with a quick-reference guide to current New World Screwworm animal-movement requirements.

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Texas Agriculture Alert

Alert Details
Department Texas Animal Health Commission
Created 07/15/2026
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 a Bovine in Brewster Co. on 07/13/2026. TAHC has modified the Infested Zone for parts of Brewster County and maintained animal movement restrictions. Please visit TAHC's website www.tahc.texas.gov for the latest information regarding NWS.
Additional Information https://www.tahc.texas.gov/regs/pdf/2026-07-14_NWS_EDO_Modified-Brewster.pdf