Texas Animal Health Commission

The official Twitter account for the Texas Animal Health Commission. The TAHC works to protect the health of Texas livestock.

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

Looking for something? New World screwworm information, guidance, resources, and current situation updates can be found through the TAHC and USDA:

TAHC NWS page: https://t.co/Nf5zypljaL
USDA NWS page: https://t.co/Uj1jnuY96w
USDA NWS Current Status: https://t.co/d9ub5PfVqf

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

In observance of Veterans Day, TAHC offices are closed today as we honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Response efforts for New World screwworm remain ongoing as response teams continue to work to protect Texas livestock and animal health.

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

11/10: NWS infested zones were established:
IZ 31: Bandera and Medina Counties
IZ 32: Crockett, Irion, and Reagan Counties

View individual animal cases here: https://t.co/d9ub5PgtfN
See the current infested zones in place here: https://t.co/VgfqJmZ3Ny

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

Headed to South Texas this hunting season? Keep an eye out for cattle fever tick quarantine areas and the requirements for removing animals.

Learn more: https://t.co/uaGFrxyLdK

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

11/9: a NWS infested zone was modified due to a detection in a sheep in Val Verde County. The zone expands into portions of Terrell and Val Verde Counties.

Individual animal cases: https://t.co/d9ub5PfVqf
Current infested zones in place: https://t.co/VgfqJmYvY0

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

Curious where the NWS sterile flies are being dropped?🪰

The USDA has a publicly available map showing the current sterile fly dispersal polygon that displays which areas are planned to receive NWS sterile fly drops for the indicated week: https://t.co/0Odf6NTFHk

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

11/8: a NWS infested zone was modified due to a detection in a canine in El Paso County and a bovine in Hudspeth County.

View individual animal cases here: https://t.co/d9ub5PfVqf
See the current infested zones in place here: https://t.co/VgfqJmYvY0

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

Healthy herds, healthy flocks, and healthy communities all depend on access to veterinary care.

Through the RVIP, eligible vets and vet students can receive up to $180k in tuition assistance or loan repayment for serving rural Texas: https://t.co/ZZEvYOFeY7

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

11/5: a NWS infested zone was established due to a detection in a bovine in Mitchell County. The zone expands into portions of Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan, and Scurry Counties.

Animal cases: https://t.co/d9ub5PfVqf
Current infested zones: https://t.co/VgfqJmYvY0

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

🐾 Don't overlook your furry friends when monitoring your animals for suspicious wounds or infestations.

Companion animals are at risk for New World screwworm, especially if they spend a lot of time outside.

Learn how you can stay prepared to protect: https://t.co/5gAHrcEMPT

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

11/4: NWS infested zones were modified:
IZ 23.B Modification: Brewster, Jeff Davis, Pecos, and Reeves Co.
IZ 27.A Modification: Culberson and Hudspeth Co.
IZ 29.B Modification: Jim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata Co.

https://t.co/d9ub5PfVqf
https://t.co/VgfqJmYvY0

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

USDA, TAHC, and state partners are conducting NWS fly surveillance to locate the pest.
But here's how you can help stop the NWS life cycle:
🔎Watch animals for unhealed wounds
🩺Treat/ cover wounds quickly
💡Stay updated with reliable sources

https://t.co/wSsIvct0Ub

[New World Screwworm Rapid Response @Screwworm_RR]

USDA is hiring! Make a difference in the fight against New World screwworm and help protect America's livestock and wildlife! 

Join us Nov. 17–19 in McAllen, TX, as we fill 200+ positions for the new NWS Sterile Fly Production Facility at Moore Air Base. 

✅ On-site interviews 
✅ Bring your résumé 
📍 Embassy Suites McAllen 
🕗 8am - 8pm CST 

Learn more: https://t.co/5bGACmLEdZ

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

On 11/3, NWS infested zones were modified:
IZ 15.B Modification: Pecos Co.
IZ 29.A Modification: Jim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata Co.

Find individual animal cases: https://t.co/d9ub5PfVqf
See current infested zones in place: https://t.co/VgfqJmYvY0

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

Anytime equines or their owners leave their premises to compete, breed, or train, they can be exposed to a variety of diseases.

Establishing and following good biosecurity practices is essential for reducing risk of disease.

https://t.co/ASW5VwejqJ

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

11/2: NWS infested zones were established and modified:
IZ 26.A Modification: El Paso County
IZ 29: Jim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata Counties

View individual animal cases: https://t.co/d9ub5PfVqf
See the current infested zones in place: https://t.co/VgfqJmYvY0

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

As the weather begins to cool, producers should continue being cautious when creating wounds during management procedures.

Any open wound can create an opportunity for complications if it doesn't heal. Immediately clean, treat, and monitor wounds, and continue checking animals.

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

11/01: NWS infested zone established in Presidio Co. due to a detection in a chicken. The zone expands into portions of Jeff Davis and Presidio Co. Individual animal cases: https://t.co/d9ub5PfVqf Current infested zones in place: https://t.co/VgfqJmYvY0

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

On 10/31, NWS infested zones were established and modified due to detections in Hudspeth and Pecos Co.: IZ 23.A Modification, IZ 25.B Second Modification, IZ 27
View individual animal cases: https://t.co/d9ub5PfVqf
See the current infested zones in place: https://t.co/VgfqJmYvY0

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

Stay updated, stay informed. New World screwworm outbreak information for states outside of Texas can be found on USDA's https://t.co/J4RPiuXjlY.

[Texas Animal Health Commission @TAHC]

While ghosts and goblins are make-believe, NWS is a real threat to livestock, wildlife, and pets.

Don't get tricked by a wound that seems unusual. Watch for:
🎃 Unhealed wounds
🕷️ Unusual behavior
🦇 Visible larvae

If something looks suspicious, don't wait!