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Another New World screwworm case confirmed in Crockett Co., cases rise to 31

Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mia Morales, as published by ValleyCentral · July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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In Texas, a livestock issue is growing. The number of cases has reached 31. This is due to a specific parasite affecting animals.

A recent instance was found in a sheep. This discovery was made in Crockett County. S.

Department of Agriculture is tracking these cases. For more information, details can be found through the USDA or news outlets, such as ValleyCentral in Harlingen, Texas. They provide updates on the situation, including a map of confirmed detections.

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Category: government · Published: July 5, 2026 · Source: ValleyCentral · Reading time: 1 min

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Another New World screwworm case confirmed in Crockett Co., cases rise to 31

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