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: Contact the New Mexico Livestock Board.
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.
Online registration is launching soon. Follow our updates for the launch announcement.
Why it's worth it
Early detection means faster sterile-fly coverage, tighter quarantines, and fewer losses in your area.
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