AUSTIN, Texas - A new case of screwworm was reported in Texas this week, bringing the total reported cases in the state this year to 44.

What we know: According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the most recent Texas case was reported Wednesday in a sheep in Terrell County.

In addition to Terrell County, active New World screwworm cases in Texas include one each in Sutton and Starr counties and two in Brewster County.