New World screwworm

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July 14, 2026

AgriLife Extension offers New World screwworm field guide for cattle producers

Guidance provided on detection, reporting, collection, submission, treatment and prevention

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June 23, 2026

AgriLife Extension launches statewide agriculture alert system

Texans can sign up for notifications on new pest and disease cases and quarantines

New world screwworm adult fly
June 17, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife receives federal funding for New World screwworm research

14 projects to address sterile fly production, product assessment, other tools

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June 15, 2026

AgriLife Extension takes screwworm education directly to Texas communities

Meetings paired with online tools give Texans access to up-to-date screwworm guidance

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June 13, 2026

Gov. Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service course will help keep Texas livestock moving

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June 9, 2026

Texas A&M Regent John Bellinger to lead fight against New World screwworm

U.S. Department of Agriculture selects Texas cattleman, food industry entrepreneur to drive response

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June 9, 2026

New World screwworm news stirs cattle markets, not meat supply

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 9, 2026

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June 8, 2026

AgriLife Extension releases fact sheet for New World screwworm in swine

New science-backed guidance for swine industry emphasizes biosecurity and wound care practices

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June 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness

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May 14, 2026

Registration open for Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 3-5

AgriLife Extension educational event highlights include Cattleman’s College, trade show

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March 19, 2026

Producer preparedness critical as New World screwworms approach

AgriLife Extension experts offer advice on planning, preparing and monitoring

A close-up of a New World screwworm fly.
February 24, 2026

AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

New resources expand education on potential risks

Screwworm
May 28, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9