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2 new screwworm cases detected in Edwards County over last 24 hours, USDA says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Christian Riley Dutcher , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the new cases can be found on the USDA's Screwworm Rapid Response page, for those seeking more information on the recent detections and the total count of 15 domestic cases.
S. Department of Agriculture reported new cases of New World Screwworm. Over the last 24 hours, three new cases were detected, bringing the total number of domestic detections to 15.
Two of these new cases were found in Edwards County, specifically in calves. The USDA shared this information on its Screwworm Rapid Response page. Further details on the new cases can be found on the USDA's Screwworm Rapid Response page, for those seeking more information on the recent detections and the total count of 15 domestic cases.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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