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The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed seven cases of New World screwworm in the last week, with six in Texas and one in New Mexico.
Texas, New Mexico, Andrews County
Who
Guy Loneragan, U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins, Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M AgriLife, FDA, Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
What
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed seven cases of New World screwworm in the last week, with six in Texas and one in New Mexico.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT · 5h 15m ago
Where
Texas, New Mexico, Andrews County ·
Why
The parasitic fly lays eggs in animal wounds, which hatch into maggots that feed on living flesh, posing a threat to warm-blooded mammals including livestock, pets, and potentially humans.
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The confirmed cases of New World screwworms in Texas and New Mexico pose a significant agricultural and domestic animal health threat, potentially causing fatality in pets and drastically reducing wildlife populations if left untreated.
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