Ward's Cattle Ranch & Mushroom Farm

With the recent detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas, the Victoria Office of Emergency Management (VOEM) is actively monitoring the situation, and at this time, there are no suspected or confirmed cases in Victoria County.

VOEM encourages residents to Inspect, Report, and Stay Informed.

🎥 Learn more about NWS by watching this informative video from Texas Parks and Wildlife:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18YDy682DQ/

What you can do:
• Inspect livestock and pets daily
• Treat wounds promptly

If you suspect a case, report immediately:
• Livestock – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC): 1-800-550-8242
• Wildlife – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD): 1-512-389-4505
• Pets – Contact your local veterinarian

Food Safety Reminder:
According to the USDA, the U.S. food supply remains safe. NWS does not infest meat, fruits, vegetables, or other food products. Any affected animal would be identified during inspection, ensuring no contaminated products enter the food supply.

Stay updated by following:
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD)
• Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC)
• Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)

Additional resources:
https://www.tahc.texas.gov/
tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm
screwworm.gov

Here is the vendor list for tomorrow!
Come out, shop from our local vendors for your midweek goodies!
We will be open rain or shine, as long as there are no thunderstorms, so keep an eye out on our page for any updates or changes!

See you tomorrow!
📍 2805 N. Navarro
⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM