Edward Burgess
Coverage of Edward Burgess in the Nexus archive.
- The pest that could devastate the American cattle industry was in Texas, but now it’s in New Mexico, too
The New World screwworm, a pest that infests open wounds of animals and threatens the cattle industry, has been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is deploying sterile male flies to combat the outbreak and has established quarantine zones around infected areas. Cases include three calves, a goat in Texas, and a dog in New Mexico, with concerns about potential spread to wildlife like white-tailed deer.
- A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Three new New World screwworm cases have been confirmed, including one in New Mexico outside Texas' main cluster, threatening the cattle industry and prompting USDA-led containment efforts. The USDA is deploying sterile male flies to combat the parasite, which infests wounds and risks fatal infections in animals.
- A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Three new cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one in New Mexico, highlighting the challenge of containing the parasite that threatens the U.S. cattle industry. The USDA is deploying sterile male flies to combat the outbreak, with efforts including a $750 million fly factory in Texas.
- A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Three new cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one in New Mexico, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture works to contain the parasite's resurgence. The USDA is deploying sterile male flies to combat the infestation, which threatens the cattle industry but has not yet significantly impacted beef prices.
- A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, posing a threat to the U.S. cattle industry. The USDA is deploying sterile male fly programs and medications to contain the outbreak, while scientists caution vigilance may lead to more reported cases.
- A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found
Two new cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, with USDA efforts focused on eradicating the pest through sterile male fly programs. The parasite, which infests wounds of cattle and other animals, has led to debates over eradication methods, including a proposed poison bait opposed by some experts. Four confirmed cases have been identified, with scientists cautioning against overestimating the spread.