Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Webb County

🔎When it comes to New World screwworm (NWS) prevention, vigilance is key. The chances of finding a NWS fly are low, so producers and animal owners are encouraged to remain watchful and report suspicious maggots on their animals.

USDA and TAHC continue to work together to conduct fly surveillance by utilizing NWS fly traps. To learn more about the role livestock producers play in animal surveillance, visit https://bit.ly/FAQ-NWSSurveillance

On June 7th, USDA announced two additional NWS cases in Texas- a calf in La Salle County with an umbilical lesion, and a dog in Andrews County.

*UPDATE* The NWS case in Andrews County has been reclassified by USDA to be the first case in New Mexico, not Texas: https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSNM

An additional infested zone has been established in La Salle and Webb County, and additional epidemiological investigations are occurring to learn more about the case in Andrews County. Those located in the infested zones should stay updated with current movement requirements. View the TAHC interactive NWS map here: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap

New World Screwworm has been identified in Texas. Here is what you need to know! Follow along here https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm

🥩 Beef: From Ranch to Plate! 🥩

Have you ever stopped to think about the journey beef takes before it reaches your plate? From cow-calf ranches here in Webb County and across Texas, to stocker operations, auction barns, feedyards, processing facilities, grocery stores, restaurants, and finally your family table — every step represents care, commitment, and hard work.

As part of our All About That Beef outreach campaign, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Webb County is helping tell the story of beef production and the people who make it possible. Beef doesn’t just “show up” at the store — it is raised, managed, transported, inspected, and prepared through the efforts of ranchers, veterinarians, nutritionists, processors, and many others along the way.

This May, as we celebrate National Beef Month, let’s remember the importance of sharing the story of agriculture and helping our community better understand where their food comes from.

Beef — For Dinner. For Texas. For Life.

Our Agriculture & Natural Resources County Extension Agent, Jeffrey Heater was recently awarded the prestigious Rising Star Award given to select agents and specialists across the state with 3 years or less years with AgriLife Extension. We are so proud of the great agriculture and horticulture programs being conducted with him at the helm!