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New World screwworm cases rise to 19 as Texas expands livestock quarantines
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Federal officials have confirmed a total of 19 cases in the United States, with the majority of them in Texas.
In Texas, the number of cases of New World screwworm has increased. Federal officials have confirmed a total of 19 cases in the United States, with the majority of them in Texas. Only one case is reported outside of Texas, while the remaining cases are within the state.
Further information on the New World screwworm cases and the expanded livestock quarantines can be found through FOX 4 KDFW, a local news source in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Denton , TX.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Texas, the number of cases of New World screwworm has increased. Federal officials have confirmed a total of 19 cases in the United States, with the majority of them in Texas. Only one case is…
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