Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association

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Since 1951 this organization continues to promotes the general welfare of the livestock industry in the Hill Country and Llano County, for the purpose of mutual protection of its members, and to cultivate a fraternity among livestock producers in Texas. HCLRA is to promote generally the welfare of the livestock industry in the State of Texas and in the United States, and particularly in the territ

ory generally known as the Hill Country in and around Llano County, Texas, for the purpose of mutual protection of its members, and to cultivate a more fraternal feeling among livestock producers generally in the State of Texas and the United States of America.

06/04/2026
06/04/2026
06/04/2026

With today's confirmed detection of a New World Screwworm (NWS) fly in a 3 week old calf in Zavala County, Texas , the livestock industry faces a new challenge. But it is not an unfamiliar one. We successfully eradicated New World Screwworm from the United States through grit, cooperation, and science. Those same strengths remain in place today.

Now is the time to stay calm, stay informed, and focus on practical solutions - not rumors. Together, producers, livestock markets, veterinarians, and animal health officials can meet this challenge just as previous generations did.

The cattle industry has overcome difficult obstacles before, and it will again!!

06/04/2026

To prevent further spread of New World screwworm (NWS), TAHC has issued an executive director order that places a quarantine on all warm-blooded animals in the identified infested zone in the Zavala County area. If you are located in this zone, help prevent any further spread of the pest by staying put and contacting the TAHC if you need to move your animals. Animals will still be able to move, we’ll just make sure they are moving safely and not moving NWS, too!

Read the full executive order and see the specific identified infested zone here: https://bit.ly/NWS-EDO6-3-26
Find real-time updates about NWS on screwworm.gov

06/04/2026
06/04/2026
06/04/2026

On June 3, 2026, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County, Texas. The best thing that livestock producers and animal owners can do to prevent infestation is to put eyes on their animals as often as possible, remain vigilant by implementing enhanced management practices to avoid creating wounds, and promptly report suspicious wounds.

Find real-time updates here: https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSCurrentStatus
Find Texas-specific resources here: https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWS

06/04/2026

First confirmed U.S. case of New World Screwworm found today in a calf in Zavala County, about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio.

We are working with the Texas Animal Health Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture and partners statewide to respond.

Early detection is critical and it is important to report suspected infestation in live animals

Get details on this case, how to report potential infestations, and what to watch for at screwworm.gov

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Hoy se confirmó el primer caso en los Estados Unidos del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo, hallado en un becerro en el condado de Zavala, a unas 100 millas al suroeste de San Antonio.

Estamos trabajando en colaboración con la Comisión de Salud Animal de Texas, el USDA y socios en todo el estado para dar respuesta a la situación.

La detección temprana es fundamental, y es importante reportar cualquier sospecha de infestación en animales vivos.

Obtenga detalles sobre este caso, cómo reportar posibles infestaciones y qué señales buscar en screwworm.gov

06/04/2026

New World screwworm is NOT in the U.S. and the U.S. Department of Agriculture continues to deploy proven technology and nationwide outreach to stay ahead of this pest and protect livestock, pets, wildlife, and people.

Preparedness starts with awareness, so get the facts:https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nws-myth-busters.pdf

06/04/2026

Mealy Bug Update — this new pest is causing major damage and kills all types of forage and lawn grasses.

If you have any type of permanent grass, especially Tifton or Bermuda, this is something you need to attend.

An update will be given Friday, May 29, from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Gillespie County Ag Extension Office, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg. CEUs will be available. No RSVP needed.

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PO Box 292
Llano, TX
78643

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+15129655288

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