Two new cases of New World screwworm identified in New Mexico
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How it spread - 5 original reports
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- santafenewmexican.com23:54first to report
They’re the state’s third and fourth cases since the sometimes-deadly pest made its return to the United States this summer.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World23:36
USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spread The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday it had confirmed the first detection of flesh-eating parasite the New World screwworm in US wildlife in an elk in Pecos county, Texas. The elk was located on a game ranch and was reported after being harvested by a hunter, the USDA said in a statement. Continue reading...
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- The Hill13:16
The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can enter animals through open wounds and feed on living tissue.
Thu, 29 October 2026
1 report- The Hill21:06
Arizona reported its first case of New World screwworm on Wednesday, making it the third state to be impacted by the parasite. The confirmed case was found in a domestic dog in Cochise County, Ariz., which shares a border with Mexico, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The state’s Department...
Mon, 2 November 2026
1 report- kjzz.org20:04
Screwworm has been a big topic of conversation and concern among cattle ranchers for several months as it was detected in northern Mexico and then in the U.S., although not in Arizona until last week.