Texas Agriculture Alert

Alert Details
Department	Texas Animal Health Commission
Created	07/15/2026
Action	Quarantine Establishment
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 sheep in Pecos County on July 14, 2026. Animal movement restrictions have been imposed within the Infested Zone for parts of Pecos County. 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/2026-07-15_NWS_EDO_Pecos.pdf