06/08/2026
New World Screwworm is nothing to mess around with. Pay attention as restrictions and inspections may evolve over the next few months.
‼️SCREWWORM UPDATE 06/08/2026 ‼️
As of June 8, 2026, there have now been multiple New World Screwworm detections in Texas, with one being in a county bordering New Mexico. Livestock movement restrictions are in place in Texas and information can be found here: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/
Currently, the US-Mexico border is closed to all livestock exports from the US to Mexico for any reason. This includes all horses. All livestock imports from Mexico to the US are still closed as well. Further, Canada is now restricting all imports of any livestock, including horses, from Texas, and prevents any livestock from entering Canda that have resided in or transited Texas in the previous 21 days prior to importation to Canada.
For updates, make sure to check our website: https://horsecouncil.org/screwworm/