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Texas lifts screwworm restrictions in first infested zones
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
Movement restrictions have been lifted in areas initially designated as New World screwworm infested zones. This action was taken by the Texas Animal Health Commission, according to an announcement…
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Key takeaway The agency's decision affects the first zones to be identified as infested with New World screwworm.
Movement restrictions have been lifted in areas initially designated as New World screwworm infested zones. This action was taken by the Texas Animal Health Commission, according to an announcement made on Monday. The agency's decision affects the first zones to be identified as infested with New World screwworm.
For more information on the lifted restrictions, details are available from the Texas Animal Health Commission.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin ·
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