Screw worm warning!

I guess we ain't going to see $3 hamburger anytime soon. Cheapest out here is about $6. I usually mix some of my venison burger with cheap beef burger. That's going to be a bit painful this year.
Not sure I’ve ever been more thankful that we eat almost 100% venison at this point when it comes to red meat. Hate to see where this ends up when it comes to beef prices.
 
Not sure I’ve ever been more thankful that we eat almost 100% venison at this point when it comes to red meat. Hate to see where this ends up when it comes to beef prices.
Your in Michigan so I would say your deer are fairly safe from screwworm
In 1972 Texas had a 80% loss in deer during a fly resurgence.
20% livestock mortality.,
 
Your in Michigan so I would say your deer are fairly safe from screwworm
In 1972 Texas had a 80% loss in deer during a fly resurgence.
20% livestock mortality.,

To be fair. Up there they have EHD and blue tounge which can be severe for deer. They exist in Texas but dont seem to be bad here.
 
Your in Michigan so I would say your deer are fairly safe from screwworm
In 1972 Texas had a 80% loss in deer during a fly resurgence.
20% livestock mortality.,

The 20% is Terrifying.

14% of our 86.5 million cattle reside in Texas.

20% death loss on 12.1 million is 2.4 million cattle.
 
More news.
Worth noting. This means deer hides and carcases as well.

Hides, carcasses, and parts of any animal capable of serving as a host for NWS must be inspected and undergo any treatment deemed necessary by a Commission representative prior to removal from the Infested Zones.


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USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed an additional NWS case in a calf in La Salle County, Texas, bringing the total number of confirmed U.S. cases to six. USDA and TAHC continue to coordinate response and investigation efforts.

TAHC has also confirmed an NWS detection in Edwards County, Texas. As part of the state's response efforts, TAHC has issued an Executive Director Order establishing animal movement restrictions for Edwards, Sutton, and Val Verde Counties to help prevent the spread of NWS.

EWA encourages members to remain vigilant and closely monitor animals for suspicious wounds, maggots, larvae, eggs, foul odors, unusual drainage, or other signs of infestation. Early detection and reporting remain critical to limiting the spread of NWS.

TAHC's interactive NWS Zone Map provides current infested

zones, quarantined areas, and response information:

Interactive NWS Zone Map:
https://tahc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=8455917e956b474f995cc3b94d3ef54b&sliderDistance=1


Executive Director Order – Animal Movement Restrictions
https://www.tahc.texas.gov/regs/pdf/2026-06-10_NWS_EDO-EdwardsSuttonValVerde.pdf
 
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