Scientists and ranchers are racing against time to eradicate the New World screwworm, with 15 confirmed cases reported in Texas and New Mexico. This invasive pest threatens livestock health and the agricultural economy. Discover the latest efforts and risks involved.

Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told residents to brace themselves for an “extraordinarily challenging summer.” A flesh-eating parasite that did hundreds of millions of…

Scientists and ranchers are racing against time to eradicate the New World screwworm, with 15 confirmed cases reported in Texas and New Mexico. This invasive pest threatens…