New World Screwworm Detected in Texas Elk and New Mexico Beef Cow
The New World screwworm has been detected in elk in Texas and a beef cow in New Mexico.
Honolulu, HI, October 22, 2026 —
The New World screwworm has been detected in elk in Texas and in a beef cow in New Mexico, according to the information provided in the trend summary.
The summary does not specify when the detections occurred or where in either state the animals were found. It also does not say how many elk were affected, how the detections were confirmed, or which agency or organization reported them.
No information was provided about the animals’ condition, any actions taken in response, or whether additional detections have been reported. The summary also does not describe the circumstances surrounding the findings or provide further details about the cases.
As a result, the available information establishes only that the screwworm was detected in elk in Texas and in one beef cow in New Mexico. Further details about timing, locations, confirmation and any subsequent response were not included in the information provided.
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