06/13/2026
Screwworm update:
As many of you have heard, screwworm is now in Texas and a case has been found as near to us as Gillespie County.
This is not a cause for panic, however is a cause for diligence. Please be sure to check your livestock and your pets (yes even dogs and cats could be affected) daily for wounds.
The screwworms like to enter wounds and feed on healthy tissue so any non healing or worsening wounds should be checked out. If you are able to, any wounds should be cleaned and covered.
Be sure to keep cats and dogs on their preventatives. (Credelio Quattro, Credelio, Credelio cat, Nexgard plus, Nexgard, and Nexgard combo are approved for emergency use for this).
If you have any questions feel free to contact our office.