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New World Screwworm outbreak: current status

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Where the outbreak stands

[VERIFY:32]U.S. confirmed cases
Texas, New MexicoAffected U.S. states
[VERIFY:185,000]Animal cases · Mexico & C. America
[VERIFY:2,263]Human cases · region

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Where it stands in the U.S.

First mainland detection: a bovine in [VERIFY: Zavala County, Texas — June 3, 2026]. Since then, cases have been confirmed across Texas and New Mexico in cattle, sheep, goats, and at least one dog. Verify

Affected counties reported so far: Zavala, Maverick, La Salle. Verify current counties

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Trade & economic impact

  • Mexico halted most U.S. livestock imports (June 2026). Verify
  • Canada imposed a 21-day restriction on cattle recently in Texas (June 5, 2026). Verify

The response

USDA sterile-fly releases are underway in Texas, and Texas is moving to accelerate a domestic sterile-fly production facility. Verify

How the Sterile Insect Technique works →

How we help

The eradication method is proven. The bottleneck is knowing exactly where the outbreak is, early enough to aim the response. That's the layer we're building.

Our approach: detect, map, support eradication

Sources note. Figures compiled from USDA-APHIS, CDC, and Texas Animal Health Commission reporting. Confirm current numbers with official sources before acting.