Goliad County Livestock Coalition

Goliad County Livestock Coalition An interlocal agreement between GCLC and Goliad County Sheriffs office is now in place.

Goliad County Livestock Coalition (GCLC) is a Non-Profit 501 (c)(3) animal welfare organization that was put together in 2021 by local Ranchers and Individuals in Goliad County. GCLC will offer to provide a service to Goliad County Livestock producers as interface to the Goliad County Sheriff’s Office when questions arise as to whether domesticated hooved livestock are being treated humanely. The

specific objectives and purpose of this organization shall be:

To provide and operate as a livestock animal welfare organization by providing assessment teams for GCSO and producer. To provide a liaison with Goliad County Sheriff’s office an independent, informed determination of condition of livestock in question. Provide knowledge base in assessing condition of livestock and aid in determination of whether a case against livestock producer is warranted. Outside training may be conducted for members lacking basic livestock assessment skills. To provide to livestock producers in question in Goliad County Texas, training, help in removal and sale and/or feed supplementation from local resources prior to judgement by court.

04/11/2026

Update from Dr Sandy about screw worms:
She said they were still holding them at bay for now. They are still dropping sterile flies up and down the river, hopefully it will hold them at bay for awhile, but she feels it's inevitable something will happen in the future. This is not to scare anyone but everyone needs to start being vigilant and start paying attention to your cattle. Know what you are looking for. We will be staying in touch with her. We have been through this before and we will get through it again. Everyone just needs to keep a level head.

Here is an updated map on screw worm cases in Mexico. Currently none located in the US.
04/01/2026

Here is an updated map on screw worm cases in Mexico. Currently none located in the US.

03/23/2026

Update from Dr. Sandy:
All is still good catching sterile flies in traps so this means they are releasing flies. A Regional supervisor for the lower Rio Grande says the same thing. Sounds like good news. Will continue to update.

Please don’t be confused but a well known feed company has put out word that Ivermectin has been approved for control of...
02/06/2026

Please don’t be confused but a well known feed company has put out word that Ivermectin has been approved for control of screw worms, this is nothing new it has always been a part of the protocol for use against NWS.

02/06/2026
02/01/2026

On January 30, 2026, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a shift in New World screwworm (NWS) sterile fly dispersal efforts into Texas. To stop the northern spread of NWS, the new dispersal area, or polygon, will include operations about 50 miles into Texas, along the U.S. border with the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. NWS have not been detected in Texas, but South Texans may see preventative sterile fly deployments in their area.

Read the full animal health alert here: https://bit.ly/NWSSterileFliesAHA

UPDATE: Dr. Sandy says there are now 11 cases instead of 3 in Tamaulipas still roughly 197 miles south of the border. TA...
01/16/2026

UPDATE: Dr. Sandy says there are now 11 cases instead of 3 in Tamaulipas still roughly 197 miles south of the border. TAHC and USDA are closely monitoring the border with traps.

Ok some of you may be getting a report on FB by KHOU 11 news out of Houston. They are sounding the alarm that the screw ...
01/09/2026

Ok some of you may be getting a report on FB by KHOU 11 news out of Houston. They are sounding the alarm that the screw worms are headed towards our border. Contact has been made with Dr. Sandy, yes we are concerned and watching closely.
There are currently 3 cases in Tamaulipas closest one is 197 miles away. Communication with USDA is minimal. Weekly contacts with Dr. Sandy will start back up. Keep your heads screwed on straight don't panic. There will be monitoring as closely as possible and keep you informed.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
12/25/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

12/19/2025

Just got word from Dr. Sandy on NWS it’s all clear on the southern border. Let’s hope it stays that way.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all

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