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New World Screwworm Map Shows US Cases as Parasite Found in Texas Elk

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Oct 21, 2026

Newest development Oct 22, 2026 · 3 reportsNew World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter

The discovery comes after a series of cases have risen in domestic animals in the U.S. this year.

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  1. Names this update

    New World Screwworm Map Shows US Cases as Parasite Found in Texas Elk

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter

    Headline from Fox7 Austin ·

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21 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    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, T…

  2. Phl17

    Screwworm spreads to US wildlife in Texas, USDA says (opens Phl17)

    Published

    Phl17's feed description

    The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can enter animals through open wounds and feed on living tissue.

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Screwworm spreads to U.S. wildlife in Texas, USDA says (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

    Published

    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can enter animals through open wounds and feed on living tissue.

  4. Newsweek

    New World Screwworm Map Shows US Cases as Parasite Found in Texas Elk (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The discovery comes after a series of cases have risen in domestic animals in the U.S. this year.

  5. Washington Examiner

    First case of flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in US wildlife (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The first case of New World screwworm in U.S. wildlife has been detected in a Texas elk, raising concerns about the parasite’s spread as federal and state officials work to protect the country’s livestock industry.

  6. Gizmodo

    The Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak Just Took a Grim New Turn (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    There has been a recent uptick in reported animal cases of the New World screwworm this month.

  7. Fox7 Austin

    New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter (opens Fox7 Austin)

    Published

    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    The case in a female elk that was killed in Pecos County was confirmed Wednesday, according to TPWD.

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