The screwworm, which can kill livestock and other warm-blooded animals by feeding on their flesh, was recently detected in the US for the first time in over 40 years

The screwworm, which can kill livestock and other warm-blooded animals by feeding on their flesh, was recently detected in the US for the first time in over 40 years

The return of the New World screwworm has triggered one of the most intensive animal-health responses seen in North America for decades. From AI-assisted surveillance systems and…