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Beef prices already at records as Texas confronts screwworm cases
By Phil Prazan at NBC DFW
· June 8, 2026
· 3 min read
Texas officials are mobilizing resources to combat the new world screwworm after several confirmed cases were identified in the state, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to activate the State Emergency Operations Center and issue a statewide disaster declaration. So far, there are five confirmed cases: thre
Key takeaway So far, there are five confirmed cases: three calves and a goat in Texas and a dog from neighboring Lea County, New Mexico.
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Category: western ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Texas officials are mobilizing resources to combat the new world screwworm after several confirmed cases were identified in the state, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to activate the State Emergency Operations Center and issue a statewide disaster declaration. So far, there are five confirmed cases: thre
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