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Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration as deadly screwworm flies spread north in Mexico
Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration to strengthen Texas' response against NWS flies, a deadly livestock pest ...
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Texas issues disaster declaration as flesh-eating parasite spreads north from Mexico
Texas is bracing for the latest invasion of Mexican parasites. On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration to ...
A recent surge in New World screwworm (NWS) infestations near Mexico’s northern border is causing concern in Texas.
Although the parasite has not yet been detected in the US, officials warn that its northward movement poses a serious risk to livestock and wildlife.
On January 29, 2026, Texas Governor Greg Abbot issued a disaster declaration covering the entire state. According to a press release, this will “better equip the New World Screwworm Response Team to ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm fly from spreading from Mexico ...
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration to prevent the potential spread of the New World screwworm into Texas. The harmful parasite presents a serious threat to the livestock ...
A statewide disaster declaration and USDA's strategic reallocation of sterile flies are implemented to safeguard the U.S.
Texas ranchers may soon face a nightmare straight out of history books: the return of the flesh-eating New World screwworm. While the parasite hasn't been detected in the state yet, its slow march ...
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