Screwworm reappears in the US as cartel routes in Mexico help spread the pest
Return of New World Screwworm Poses Threat to U.S. Agriculture Texas finds itself in a precarious position as the New World screwworm reemerges in the U.S. after being eradicated over six decades ago. This situation is raising alarms regarding American sovereignty and national security. The screwworm’s return to the U.S. can be traced back to […]
Emergency response initiated as screwworm outbreaks rise in livestock
CDC Responds to New World Screwworm Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has initiated an emergency response regarding the New World screwworm following its discovery in livestock, which comes after many years of eradication efforts, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). On Wednesday, the Colorado Department of Agriculture […]
First Calf in Texas with Screwworm Infection Makes Full Recovery
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is currently touring Texas to shed light on the ongoing efforts against the New World screwworm. He recently visited a ranch in Zavala County, where the first case of this flesh-eating parasite was identified, noting that the affected calf made a complete recovery after nine days of treatment. On […]
Emergency Announced After Second Screwworm Case Discovered in Texas, Canada Prohibits Texas Cattle
New Threat from Screwworms in Texas Canada has restricted imports of livestock from Texas due to a second confirmed case of the New World screwworm fly. This situation has prompted Governor Greg Abbott to declare a state of emergency, citing an “imminent threat.” The recent infestation was identified in a calf in Zavala County, close […]
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Discovered in Texas, Infected Calf Found Near Border
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of New World screwworm larvae in a young calf, located less than 80 miles from the Texas-Mexico border. These harmful maggots were found in the umbilical area of a three-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. Concerns over the reemergence of […]
Flesh-eating New World screwworm case found in Texas
A new case of the dangerous flesh-eating insect has been found in Texas, just after another serious discovery of a parasite near the U.S.-Mexico border last week. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a New World screwworm infection after larvae were discovered in the navel area of a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. […]
Texas Officials Prepare for Screwworm Danger Moving From Mexico to the Border
COLD SPRING, Texas — Officials in Texas are preparing for a significant threat as the New World screwworm moves northward through Mexico. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed concerns about the potential impact of this carnivorous pest, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to declare a statewide disaster. This proactive measure is aimed at preventing the screwworm […]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declares a disaster due to screwworm threat
Texas Governor Issues Disaster Declaration Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a statewide disaster declaration aimed at protecting livestock and wildlife from the potential spread of the New World screwfly. This action comes as the parasite is making its way north from Mexico toward the U.S. border. The proclamation enables the Texas New World Maggot […]
Mexico reports a screwworm incident in cattle close to the US border in Nuevo Leon.
Mexico’s Emergency Response to Screwworm Cases On Monday, Mexico ramped up its emergency measures after discovering new instances of New World screwworms in cattle near the U.S. border, marking the closest case since the outbreak started last year. These cases were reported in Sabinas Hidalgo, a town in the northern province of Nuevo Leon, and […]
Understanding screwworm following a reported human case of a flesh-eating parasite in the US
A resident of Maryland has recently been diagnosed with a New World screwworm infection after visiting El Salvador, as reported by U.S. health authorities this week. The screwworm primarily poses a threat to livestock, and cases in humans are quite unusual. This parasitic issue arises when female flies lay their eggs in fresh wounds. The […]