Screwworm update: Texas restricts movement of warm-blooded animals in 14 counties

 

Headline:  KBTX Bryan, 10/31/2026

Karly Ryan reports:

Under executive director orders issued by the Texas Animal Health Commission, all warm-blooded animals — including livestock and pets — located within designated infested zones are barred from leaving without prior official authorization. The restrictions affect parts of Brewster, Crockett, Edwards, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Schleicher, Starr, Sutton, Terrell, Val Verde, and Zapata counties. 

Before moving animals out of these zones, owners must arrange an inspection through the TAHC or a certified inspector. Inspectors will verify animal identification, administer or confirm preventive treatment, and issue an official movement certificate that must travel with the animals.

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