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Screwworm Spreads But Officials Respond
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- Jun 22, 2026
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Summary
Screwworms are spreading—two new cases in Texas calves bring U.S. totals to 15, with officials confirming this was expected as sterile fly releases target future generations, not existing larvae. A worrying new case in a lamb in Crockett County signals expansion into unmonitored territory, prompting USDA to deploy sterile flies there. Surveillance is tight, with real-time maps tracking hotspots—showing proactive containment as the outbreak evolves. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3c364e3d9f55cc98