BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Texas agricultural authorities have placed strict animal movement restrictions on portions of 14 counties as state and federal agencies work to contain a growing outbreak of the parasitic New World screwworm.

Mandatory inspections and travel limitsUnder executive director orders issued by the Texas Animal Health Commission, all warm-blooded animals - including livestock and pets - located within designated infested zones are barred from leaving without prior official authorization.

The restrictions affect parts of Brewster, Crockett, Edwards, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Schleicher, Starr, Sutton, Terrell, Val Verde, and Zapata counties.