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Texas & Southwest Cattle Raisers Association support New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025
By Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Jun 8, 2025
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Austin, Texas (June 6, 2025) – Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. today issued the following statement in support of the New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025:

“The growing threat of the New World screwworm demands swift, coordinated action. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association fully supports this legislation enhancing U.S. preparedness and response to the NWS threat. This legislation is a critical step toward ensuring USDA's overarching strategy is being communicated to Congress. We are grateful for the leadership of Congresswoman De La Cruz and others who are working to safeguard our cattle industry. We remain committed to working alongside our state, federal and industry partners to protect America's beef herd.” 

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 148-year-old trade association and is the largest and oldest livestock organization based in Texas. TSCRA has more than 28,000 individuals and businesses as members that contribute to the production of beef and stewardship of natural resources throughout the Southwest. For more news releases and information, visit tscra.org.