San Antonio-area livestock sanctuary Winding Branch Ranch is taking precautions to guard against New World screwworm as cases of the parasite have cropped up in nearby counties.

"Out of an abundance of caution, we are pausing the intake of new animals for the next 14 days and will reassess at that time," officials with the Bulverde livestock sanctuary, located 30640 Leroy Scheel Road, said in an email to supporters last week.

Sign up Speaking to the Current on the phone Tuesday, Executive Director Matthew Aversa said the rescue operation will reevaluate in a few days' time.