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Texas ranchers urged to watch for screwworms

Eight new cases of New World screwworm have popped up just across the border in Tamaulipas, Mexico, and Texas ranchers are being told to stay sharp. This pest is no joke—it can devastate livestock, and the speed of these new cases has experts worried the flies are settling in for good. The Texas Department of Agriculture is ramping up surveillance and deploying sterile flies, but early detection is key. If you raise animals near the border, check them daily, treat every wound, and report anything odd. Has anyone in the community dealt with screwworms before? Let’s share tips and keep our herds safe. #Business #Industry #TexasRanchers