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Texas tightens requirements for Mexican cattle as New World screwworm spreads
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by FOX 7 Austin
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas has tightened requirements for cattle coming from Mexico. This change is due to the spread of New World screwworm. Further information on this development is available from the source. The…
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Key takeaway This change is due to the spread of New World screwworm.
Texas has tightened requirements for cattle coming from Mexico. This change is due to the spread of New World screwworm. Further information on this development is available from the source.
The source reports on the tightened requirements and the reason behind them. Details on the new requirements and their implications can be found through the source, which provides more information on the situation with New World screwworm and its effect on cattle from Mexico.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin ·
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