Doublehook Land and Cattle

06/15/2026

Checking those new born claves for signs of NWSW.

06/15/2026

Wounded animal on your trail cam? Take a closer look🔎

Livestock and wildlife with wounds like this could be carrying a New World screwworm (NWS) infestation. Report suspicious wildlife to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD): https://bit.ly/TPWD-NWS

06/13/2026

First time momma cow doing a great job!

06/10/2026

06/08/2026

Sharing some sites of this beautiful day at Rancho Nuevo.

06/06/2026

New World screwworm is NOT a food safety issue.

It is, however, a serious animal health threat that requires vigilance. Check livestock and wildlife regularly, monitor wounds closely and report suspicious cases immediately.

Ranchers are our first line of defense. Early detection and rapid response are critical.

06/04/2026

USDA has confirmed a New World Screwworm detection in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County.

The larvae were found in the calf’s umbilical area, and at this time, no additional detections have been confirmed.

Federal and state officials have accelerated their ongoing response to NWS and are moving to “flood the zone” with sterile insects in an effort to stop any potential spread and eradicate the pest from the area. USDA, the Texas Animal Health Commission, and local partners are coordinating surveillance, sterile fly releases, wildlife monitoring, and producer outreach in the affected area. In addition to the localized response to this case, federal and state partners are continuing efforts to increase sterile insect production to the levels needed to eradicate this pest from our borders and, eventually, across the continent.

For producers, the most important steps remain the same: check animals regularly, watch wounds closely, and report anything suspicious immediately. NWS is indiscriminate in its choice of host so long as it is a warm-blooded animal, which means livestock, wildlife, pets, and people are susceptible. Early reporting is one of the most important tools we have to limit the spread and protect our communities.

Report suspected cases:

Texas Animal Health Commission — Livestock and domestic animals: (800) 550-8242

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife: (512) 389-4505

Texas Department of State Health Services — Human cases: (888) 963-7111

Learn more about this case and the response here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states

05/28/2026

Rejoice! It's National Brisket Day!