dvm3602d
Screwworms are moving north—are we prepared?
With screwworms advancing northward into Mexico, veterinarians must prepare for the possibility of widespread infestations ...
KVUE20d
Texas officials concerned about a tiny invader that poses a threat to animal and human health
The maggot, known as the New World screwworm, can infect cattle, deer, pets and even humans. The New World screwworm, so named because it can burrow into an open wound like a screw driving into ...
dvm36022d
Screwworm case in Mexico prompts emergency response in the United States
After the recent discovery of New World screwworm (NWS) infection in a cow located in Southern ... If these infections are left untreated, NWS-caused myiasis can be fatal within 7-10 days. 1 ...
Midland Reporter-Telegram22d
New World screwworm spotted in Mexico, poses threat to Texas livestock
The New World screwworm, a parasite native to Central and South America, lays eggs on live animals, causing maggots to eat the flesh and eventually causing an animal's death has been spotted in ...
Federal Register22d
Addition of Panama and Costa Rica to the List of Regions Affected With Screwworm
This site displays a prototype of a “Web 2.0” version of the daily Federal Register. It is not an official legal edition of the Federal Register, and does not replace the official print version or the ...
agdaily23d
Screwworm eradication lessons from a longtime veterinarian
was found with New World screwworm myiasis. Officials note that trade will only resume with stringent NWS mitigation protocols, including preventive treatments and multiple inspections on both sides ...
MyParisTexas23d
Mexican cattle banned from Texas due to screwworm threat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has banned Mexican cattle imports since November after a parasite known as screwworm, which wriggles into the flesh of livestock and kills them if left untreated, ...