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2 new screwworm cases detected in Edwards County over last 24 hours, USDA says
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· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway Department of Agriculture reported new cases of New World Screwworm.
S. Department of Agriculture reported new cases of New World Screwworm. Over the last 24 hours, three new cases were detected, bringing the total number of domestic detections to 15.
Two of these new cases were found in calves in Edwards County. The USDA shared this information on its Screwworm Rapid Response page. For more information on these cases and the USDA's response, readers can visit the USDA's Screwworm Rapid Response page for further details.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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