https://ranchsafety.org/newsDated ranch safety sources and practical next steps.en-UShttps://www.tahc.texas.gov/regs/pdf/2026-10-03_NWS_ThirdModifiedEDO-BrewsterPecos.pdfranchwell:tahc-screwworm-brewster-pecos-2026-10-032026-10-03Texas Animal Health Commission. Order: October 3, 2026. Sources checked October 4, 2026. Texas changed a screwworm control area in parts of Brewster and Pecos counties on October 3, after a dog tested positive in Brewster County on October 2. Warm-blooded animals in this area need permission from TAHC before they leave it. Check the current zone with TAHC before loading or moving animals. Check the current zone and movement rules: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/emergency/nws.htmlANIMAL HEALTHhttps://www.tahc.texas.gov/news/2026/2026-10-01_EDO_NWSAffectedStates.pdfranchwell:tahc-screwworm-entry-2026-10-012026-10-01Texas Animal Health Commission. Announcement: October 1, 2026. Sources checked October 4, 2026. On October 1, Texas announced new entry requirements for livestock and certain birds from other states affected by screwworm. The rules depend on where the animals come from and the trip. Check the current TAHC guidance with your vet before moving animals. Check current Texas guidance: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/emergency/nws.htmlANIMAL HEALTHhttps://www.necasag.org/nationalfarmsafetyandhealthweek/ranchwell:necas-safety-week-2026National Education Center for Agricultural Safety. Event: September 21–25, 2026. Sources checked October 4, 2026. The 2026 program covered roads, tired workers, hearing, and dangerous enclosed spaces. Pick one topic your crew needs, then talk through it together. Find the training resources: https://www.necasag.org/nationalfarmsafetyandhealthweek/PEOPLE & EQUIPMENThttps://web.tahc.texas.gov/news/2026/2026-09-15_Hunting-Exotic-CWDRequirements.pdfranchwell:tahc-exotic-deer-2026-09-152026-09-15Texas Animal Health Commission. Announcement: September 15, 2026. Sources checked October 4, 2026. The September 15 notice explains chronic wasting disease testing, animal identification and record rules for listed exotic deer species. Check which rules apply before a hunt or an animal move. Read the official requirements: https://web.tahc.texas.gov/news/2026/2026-09-15_Hunting-Exotic-CWDRequirements.pdfWILDLIFE & ANIMAL HEALTH