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USDA reports screwworm spread in Texas
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
The USDA now confirms 20 cases of the New World screwworm in Texas, with the most recent reported outside Medina County, and four more cases reported Tuesday in Terrell County. Officials are releasing millions of sterile flies to slow the parasite’s spread.
Key takeaway Officials are releasing millions of sterile flies to slow the parasite’s spread.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The spread of New World screwworm in Texas, now confirmed in 20 cases, has significant implications for livestock owners and rural communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Southlake . While the most recent cases were reported outside Medina County and in Terrell County, the parasite's presence in the state poses a threat to local animal health and the regional livestock industry. The USDA's efforts to release millions of sterile flies to slow the parasite's spread will be closely watched by local farmers and ranchers, who are likely to be impacted by the outbreak. As the situation unfolds, Southlake residents with interests in agriculture or animal husbandry will be looking for guidance on how to protect their animals and prevent further spread of the parasite. The effectiveness of the sterile fly release program will be crucial in mitigating the economic and environmental impacts of the screwworm infestation on local communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The USDA now confirms 20 cases of the New World screwworm in Texas, with the most recent reported outside Medina County, and four more cases reported Tuesday in Terrell County. Officials are releasing millions of sterile flies to slow the parasite’s spread.
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