April 17, 2026

New World Screwworm Detected 90 Miles From U.S.-Mexico Border

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New World Screwworm Close To The United States

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today is warning of a serious and immediate threat to the state’s livestock industry.

The northern-most detection of the New World screwworm has now been confirmed in Nuevo León, Mexico — just 90 miles from the U.S. border.

Miller says this is no distant concern.

MILLER:

“The New World screwworm is a direct and imminent threat to Texas, and we are treating it that way. This is a high-stakes situation for our ranchers, our livestock industry, and our food supply.”

While federal agencies have responded, Miller says the pest’s spread has not yet been contained — and that raises concern.

MILLER:

“That’s exactly why Texas must be proactive. We are fully engaged and prepared to use every available tool to stop this threat.”

He’s urging all Texas producers to act now.

MILLER:

“Be on high alert. Check your animals. Know the signs. If you see anything unusual, report it immediately. Early detection is the difference between containment and a full-blown crisis.”

State leaders say they’re coordinating with federal, state, and local partners — but more action is needed at the source.

MILLER:

“Texas has defeated screwworm before, and we will do it again — but it takes urgency and immediate action.”

For more information on detection, prevention, and reporting, visit Screwworm dot gov.

References:

https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/new-world-screwworm-found-90-miles-south-of-texas-commissioner-says-not-a-drill

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New World Screwworm Detected 90 Miles From U.S.-Mexico Border

3 minutes

New World Screwworm Close To The United States

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today is warning of a serious and immediate threat to the state’s livestock industry.

The northern-most detection of the New World screwworm has now been confirmed in Nuevo León, Mexico — just 90 miles from the U.S. border.

Miller says this is no distant concern.

MILLER:

“The New World screwworm is a direct and imminent threat to Texas, and we are treating it that way. This is a high-stakes situation for our ranchers, our livestock industry, and our food supply.”

While federal agencies have responded, Miller says the pest’s spread has not yet been contained — and that raises concern.

MILLER:

“That’s exactly why Texas must be proactive. We are fully engaged and prepared to use every available tool to stop this threat.”

He’s urging all Texas producers to act now.

MILLER:

“Be on high alert. Check your animals. Know the signs. If you see anything unusual, report it immediately. Early detection is the difference between containment and a full-blown crisis.”

State leaders say they’re coordinating with federal, state, and local partners — but more action is needed at the source.

MILLER:

“Texas has defeated screwworm before, and we will do it again — but it takes urgency and immediate action.”

For more information on detection, prevention, and reporting, visit Screwworm dot gov.

References:

https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/new-world-screwworm-found-90-miles-south-of-texas-commissioner-says-not-a-drill

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