Scientists warn of more cases as officials track first New Mexico infection

US farmers and officials are worried about the arrival of screwworm in Texas after a calf was found with the flesh-eating parasite.

Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the southern end of Panama.

A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been confirmed in Texas. This new detection is just miles from the first U.S. case in decades. The parasite deposits eggs…

WASHINGTON, June 6 — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it has detected a second case of a dangerous livestock pest whose flesh-eating larvae can kill…

"Further pressure on the U.S. cattle herd, extending what has already been a multi-year downcycle..."

New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.

A second case of New World screwworm was confirmed in Texas this week in a one-month old calf nearly six miles from where the first case was detected.

Two more animal cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm have been detected in Texas, bringing the total to four, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.The…

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Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation’s…

KERVILLE, Texas (AP) — Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that could potentially

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation’s…

Scientists expect a handful of new cases could pop up in the coming days and weeks

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The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than half a century, as officials race...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the United States' food supply is not at risk after confirming two more cases of the New World screwworm.

New World screwworm infestations in humans are rare, but they can be fatal if left untreated. A female fly lays eggs in open wounds or body openings.

The USDA confirmed in early June that the New World Screwworm has spread into the US

Scientists warn of more cases as officials track first New Mexico infection

While the New World Screwworm was first thought to be just a threat in Mexico, it has now become a reality in the United States. Late last week, what was though