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New World Screwworm detected in cow in Medina County; Bandera County passes declaration measure
By Spencer Heath, Rocky Garza, Ainsley Bowar, Priscilla Carraman, Nate Kotisso, Mad at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
The New World Screwworm was detected Tuesday in a cow in northwest Medina County, according to the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). Due to the detection of the New World Screwworm, Medina County Judge Keith Lutz said in a statement Wednesday that portions of Bandera, Medina and Uvalde count...
Key takeaway Due to the detection of the New World Screwworm, Medina County Judge Keith Lutz said in a statement Wednesday that portions of Bandera, Medina and Uvalde counties have since been designated as “Infested Zone 09.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The detection of the New World Screwworm in northwest Medina County has significant implications for livestock owners and farmers in the surrounding areas, including Terrell Hills . With portions of Bandera, Medina, and Uvalde counties now designated as an "Infested Zone," the quarantine and animal movement restrictions imposed by the Texas Animal Health Commission will likely impact local agricultural businesses and ranches that operate across county lines. The restrictions on moving warm-blooded animals outside of the zone without authorization and treatment will require careful planning and coordination to ensure compliance and prevent the spread of the parasitic fly. As Bandera County Commissioners consider declaring a local state of disaster, Terrell Hills residents should be aware of the potential economic and environmental consequences of the outbreak and the measures being taken to contain it. The situation will be closely watched by local farmers and ranchers who rely on the health of their animals to sustain their livelihoods.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The New World Screwworm was detected Tuesday in a cow in northwest Medina County, according to the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). Due to the detection of the New World Screwworm, Medina County Judge Keith Lutz said in a statement Wednesday that portions of Bandera, Medina and Uvalde count...
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