New World Screwworm fly

Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among over 30 confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, with larvae infesting mammals via open wounds and causing severe health risks. Veterinarians and humane societies urge vigilance, including regular wound checks and flea/tick medications to prevent infestations.

Two New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico have prompted warnings from veterinarians and humane societies about the threat to pets. The larvae of the screwworm fly infest mammals by laying eggs in wounds, causing severe pain and potential death if untreated. Flea and tick medications can prevent infestations, and prompt veterinary care is critical for treatment.

The State of Texas launched an 'enhanced website' to provide information about the New World screwworm fly. The platform serves as a centralized resource for Texans to access details on the pest.

The New World screwworm fly, a flesh-eating parasite, has reemerged in Texas and New Mexico after six decades, threatening the cattle industry. Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller, a Trump loyalist, is criticizing the USDA's use of sterile insect release as an outdated method, advocating instead for bait and pesticides. The USDA's approach, which was key to eradicating the pest in the 1960s, aims to contain the outbreak by releasing sterile male flies to reduce the population.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticizes the federal government's response to the New World screwworm fly threat, escalating tensions with the Agriculture Department. Miller addresses the issue on 'The Daily Report'.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urges acceleration of a $750 million USDA-funded fly-breeding factory to combat New World screwworm larvae threatening the U.S. cattle industry. A confirmed infestation in a Texas calf marks the first case since 1966, prompting efforts to produce 300 million sterile flies weekly in Texas and 100 million in a Mexico facility.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants to accelerate the construction of a fly-breeding factory to combat New World screwworm larvae, which threaten the U.S. cattle industry. The factory, intended to breed sterile flies, is delayed and not expected to start operations for over a year.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is concerned about a delay in starting work on a fly-breeding factory to address a New World screwworm fly infestation affecting cattle. The factory is expected to take more than a year to begin operations.

Texas officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, confirmed the discovery of a New World screwworm fly in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County. They emphasized that the parasite does not pose a food safety risk and is not transmissible like a virus.

The New World screwworm fly has reappeared in the U.S., threatening the cattle industry with its flesh-eating larvae. An infestation was confirmed in a 3-week-old calf in Texas, marking the first case since 1966, after the fly was previously eradicated through sterile male fly releases. Officials emphasize the fly does not infest food and is unlikely to disrupt beef production.

The New World screwworm fly has reappeared in the U.S. after more than 50 years, with an infestation confirmed in a Texas calf. The flesh-eating larvae pose a threat to the $113 billion cattle industry, prompting eradication efforts like sterile male fly releases. The fly was first detected in Mexico in 2024, raising alarms as it spreads toward the U.S.

The USDA is working to contain the New World screwworm fly in Texas after it was discovered in a calf near the Mexican border. Despite ongoing efforts to prevent the parasite from entering the U.S., the fly has been found in the region.

The New World screwworm fly, which had been eradicated in the U.S. since 1966, has reappeared in south Texas, threatening the $113 billion cattle industry. The infestation was detected in a 3-week-old calf near the U.S.-Mexico border, with the fly having previously spread in Mexico since late 2024. Federal officials confirmed this is the first case in Texas in over 50 years, using historical eradication methods like sterile male fly releases.

The New World screwworm fly has reappeared in the United States, posing a threat to the $113 billion cattle industry. This marks the first time in over 50 years that the pest has endangered the sector.

The New World screwworm fly, which had been eradicated in the U.S. since 1966, has reappeared in Texas after being detected in Mexico in 2024. The fly's larvae infest open wounds of warm-blooded animals, posing a significant threat to the $17 billion Texas cattle industry. Federal and state officials are monitoring the situation as the parasite spreads, with historical eradication efforts involving sterile male fly releases.

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the U.S. cattle industry for the first time in over 50 years, with infestation confirmed in south Texas. The industry is valued at $113 billion.

The USDA is working to contain the New World screwworm fly in Texas after it was discovered in a calf near the Mexican border. Despite efforts to prevent the parasite from entering the U.S., the fly has been found in the region.

The New World screwworm fly has been detected in a calf in La Pryor, Texas, prompting a 12-mile quarantine zone. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas officials are using sterile fly releases to prevent spread, with assurances that the threat is contained and no mass infestation is expected.

The New World screwworm fly has been detected in a Texas calf, marking the first U.S. case in decades. A 12-mile quarantine zone was established, and USDA officials emphasized containment efforts, including releasing sterile flies, to prevent mass infestation.

A flesh-eating parasite, the New World screwworm fly, was confirmed in a calf in Texas, marking the first case in six decades. The discovery poses a threat to the cattle industry, as reported by USDA and agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported the New World screwworm fly has been detected in South Texas, marking the first time in decades the parasite has threatened the cattle industry. The parasite is described as flesh-eating and poses a risk to livestock.

The New World screwworm fly, absent from the U.S. for 60 years, has returned and is threatening cattle herds. The fly is described as flesh-eating, posing a risk to livestock.

The New World screwworm fly has been detected in a calf in south Texas, prompting a quarantine zone and USDA efforts to prevent spread. The fly, which infests wounds with flesh-eating larvae, was last seen in the U.S. in 1966. Authorities are using sterile fly releases and inspections to contain the threat.

The New World screwworm fly has been detected in a 3-week-old calf in Texas, prompting a 12-mile quarantine zone and efforts to prevent infestation. The USDA confirms this is the first case in Texas since 1966 and emphasizes containment measures like sterile fly releases to prevent mass infestation.

U.S. officials suspect a New World screwworm fly case in south Texas, prompting USDA testing and containment efforts. The fly, eradicated in the U.S. decades ago, threatens cattle and livestock, with past outbreaks in Mexico and the 2016 Florida Keys incident. The USDA is funding new sterile fly breeding facilities to combat the threat.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture suspects the presence of the New World screwworm fly in south Texas. This announcement highlights concerns about the potential impact of the pest in the region.