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Texas agriculture secretary calls for FDA approval for medicated livestock feed amid NWS outbreak
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The New World screwworm outbreak has significant implications for El Paso County, where ranching is a vital part of the local economy. With nine inactive cases and 20 active cases reported in Texas, the spread of this parasite poses a substantial threat to the livelihoods of local ranchers. The Texas Department of Agriculture's request for FDA approval of ivermectin in medicated livestock feed could provide a crucial tool in combating the outbreak. El Paso County's rural areas, where large-scale ranching operations are common, would likely benefit from the feed-based treatment, which would enable producers to protect their livestock more quickly. The fact that the Texas Grain and Feed Association has committed to manufacturing and distributing the medicated feed, pending federal approval, suggests that the infrastructure is in place to respond rapidly to the outbreak, and that a swift decision from the FDA could help mitigate the economic impact on local ranchers.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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