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New World screwworm confirmed in Texas wildlife and New Mexico cattle
Original: New World screwworm cases confirmed in wildlife in Texas, beef cow in New Mexico
The US Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detections of New World screwworm in US wildlife, with cases found in a wild animal in Texas and a beef cow in New Mexico. The flesh-eating parasite, eradicated from the United States decades ago, threatens the livestock industry, and the confirmations have prompted concern among ranchers and health officials.
Why now: The first US wildlife detection of a parasite eradicated decades ago raises fears for the cattle industry and food supply
US Department of AgricultureTexasNew MexicoNew World screwworm
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