Texas Modifies New World Screwworm Infested Zone in Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has modified a New World screwworm (NWS) infested zone in Texas, with concurrence from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This action comes after state and federal subject matter experts confirmed that portions of the area met requirements outlined in APHIS’ New World Screwworm Response Playbook for zone release.
The zone being modified is:
Modifying infested zones removes NWS‑related movement requirements for livestock and pets within certain areas. All interstate movement requirements and international export requirements will still apply...
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