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Waco shelter takes extra steps to protect pets from New World Screwworm
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Alexa Conroy , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The shelter's efforts are focused on preventing the impact of New World Screwworm on pets in Central Texas. A growing concern for livestock owners in Texas is the New World Screwworm.
A growing concern for livestock owners in Texas is the New World Screwworm. In Waco , the Pet Circle Animal Shelter is taking precautions to protect pets from this issue.
The shelter's efforts are focused on preventing the impact of New World Screwworm on pets in Central Texas. For more information on the steps being taken, further details are available from local news sources.
Additional information can be found by watching the full story on the local news, which provides more insight into the shelter's actions to address the concern of New World Screwworm in the area.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A growing concern for livestock owners in Texas is the New World Screwworm. In Waco, the Pet Circle Animal Shelter is taking precautions to protect pets from this issue. The shelter's efforts are…
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