Texas - Commissioner Miller calls for vigilance after latest New World Screwworm detection in Mexico (December 31, 2025)

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Commissioner Miller Calls for Vigilance After Latest New World Screwworm Detection in Mexico (12/31/2025) Miller Says Sterile Flies Remain Key to Eradicating New World Screwworm AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today addressed confirmation from Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Public Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) of a New World screwworm (NWS) case identified on December 27 in a six-day-old calf in the state of Tamaulipas, approximately 197 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border. This marks the first reported case in Tamaulipas and the northernmost active detection to date. The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: “The continued detections of New World screwworm near the Texas border are grim reminders of the serious threat this pest poses to our state. Thanks to the efforts of USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and APHIS working in coordination with Mexico, its northward spread has been halted, and this recent case promises to be a one-off, for now. But to fully eradicate this threat, the bottom line remains unchanged: we need sterile flies. I said as much a year ago when I criticized the Biden Administration’s failed efforts to corral this pest—dollars don’t kill screwworms, sterile flies do. Under President Trump’s leadership, Secretary Rollins and the USDA have now committed to a historic, targeted response that will deliver real results. Earlier this year, I was proud to stand alongside Secretary Rollins in Edinburg, Texas, as she unveiled her comprehensive five-point plan, and again at the Texas Capitol as that plan was expanded. I will continue to support and advocate for federal efforts to expand sterile fly production and infrastructure, because this proven strategy is key to the long-term eradication of New World screwworm.” For the latest updates and guidance, producers are encouraged to monitor official communications from the Texas Department of Agriculture and USDA APHIS. For more information on the threat of New World screwworm, please visit www.screwworm.gov. ###

https://texasagriculture.gov/News-Events/Article/10728/Commissioner-Miller-Calls-for-Vigilance-After-Latest-New-World-Screwworm-Detect

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Commissioner Sid Miller Sounds Urgent Alarm: Additional Screwworm Case Detected Just 215 Miles from Texas Border (1/8/2026) Austin, TX — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a stark warning to livestock producers in Texas and nationwide after Mexican authorities confirmed an additional New World screwworm (NWS) case in a seven-year-old bovine in González, Tamaulipas—only 215 miles south of the Texas border. The infected animal had no reported history of movement outside of Tamaulipas and represents the third active case in the state. “The screwworm now may be moving closer on its own, with no apparent link to commercial animal movement,” Commissioner Miller said. “Texas producers must act now—stay informed, stay vigilant, and prepare immediately. We cannot drop our guard for even a moment.” Mexican officials report no evidence yet of an established screwworm population in Tamaulipas. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is working closely with Mexico’s National Service for Health, Safety and Agro-Food Quality (SENASICA) to investigate further. APHIS and SENASICA will evaluate response measures, including the release of sterile flies to stop the spread. Miller urged immediate action from ranchers along the Texas border: “Inspect your animals daily. Check every open wound. If anything looks suspicious, report it right away. Better a false alarm than a delayed response—early detection and rapid reporting are our strongest defenses against this devastating pest.” The Texas Department of Agriculture is coordinating closely with USDA and animal health partners, calling on all producers to monitor livestock closely and report any suspicious wounds or infestations without delay. Commissioner Miller praised the decisive leadership of his great friend and fellow Texan, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, in confronting the threat head-on. “Secretary Rollins is driving a bold, comprehensive five-pronged plan that will crush this danger once and for all,” Miller said. “Her Texas-tough resolve and outstanding efforts are getting sterile fly production back to full strength. We will push this pest back—just as we’ve done before. Texas, along with the rest of our country, must stand ready.” For more information on New World screwworm, visit www.screwworm.gov. https://texasagriculture.gov/News-Ev...-Case-Detected