If you run livestock in Texas or New Mexico, screwworm is already at your door. Here's how to protect your operation now — and how to get early access to what we're building.
Report a suspected case (do this first)
Texas: contact your TAHC area office or USDA area veterinarian in charge immediately.
New Mexico: [VERIFY NM reporting contact]
What to report: wounds that enlarge or drain, visible maggots, animals in distress. Full steps → Take Action.
Protect your herd now
- Inspect after any wound-causing procedure (castration, branding, dehorning).
- Watch newborn navels closely.
- Treat and cover wounds.
- Check high-risk sites: navels, tick bites, cuts, sores.
Full signs, prevention & response for cattle →
Get early-warning access
We're building drone-based detection and outbreak mapping for exactly this. Register your operation to get updates and early access.
Why it's worth it
Early detection means faster sterile-fly coverage, tighter quarantines, and fewer losses in your area.
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