# Texas Battles Screwworm Threat

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-06-06T03:52:51+00:00
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## Resource

Texas is battling a New World screwworm outbreak in Zavala and Uvalde counties — a parasitic fly that feeds on living flesh and threatens livestock, deer, and pets — but rest assured: your food is safe. The state has declared a emergency, deployed sterile fly releases (a proven federal method), and is urging farmers and pet owners to check animals daily and report any wounds or suspicious signs immediately. One infected calf is already recovering, and officials are confident with swift action and public cooperation, this can be contained without impacting your dinner plate. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/92618d6af804f724

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