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USDA confirms Texas goat found infected with New World Screwworm, animal contained
By NBC affiliate at WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
USDA confirms a new New World Screwworm case in a goat in Terrell County, Texas, found in a castration wound. It is 180 miles west of the first Texas detection. Sterile flies and enhanced surveillance are rolling out.
Key takeaway It is 180 miles west of the first Texas detection.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The recent discovery of a New World Screwworm-infected goat in Terrell County, Texas, has significant implications for livestock owners in the surrounding areas, including Terrell Hills . Given the distance between this new case and the initial detection, it is clear that the parasite's reach is expanding. The fact that the screwworms were found in a castration wound suggests that the parasite can infect animals through open wounds, making it crucial for local farmers and animal owners to take extra precautions to protect their livestock. As the USDA rolls out sterile flies and enhanced surveillance, Terrell Hills residents should be vigilant and monitor their animals closely for any signs of infection. The economic impact of a screwworm infestation could be substantial, affecting not only individual livestock owners but also the local agricultural industry as a whole.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? USDA confirms a new New World Screwworm case in a goat in Terrell County, Texas, found in a castration wound. It is 180 miles west of the first Texas detection. Sterile flies and enhanced surveillance are rolling out.
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