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“Very Concerning": NCBA offers update following New World screwworm detection 70 miles from southern border

“We believe that it is just a matter of days or weeks... before we see New World screwworm in Texas.”

September 23, 2025 11:08 AM

The cattle industry is on high alert following the latest case of New World screwworm in Mexico, which was reported just 70 miles from the U.S. border.

CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Colin Woodall spoke with RFD-TV’s Jennifer Vickery Smith about updates, enhancing safety efforts, and advice for producers.

Commissioner Sid Miller’s Response

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