The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 15 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the total reported New World screwworm cases increased to 16. Screwworm is a parasite that feeds off living flesh. It has been infesting livestock mostly in Texas, according to the USDA.
Screwworm has been found in goats in Terrell County, Texas, bringing the number of cases in the United States to 16, the Agriculture Department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said on its dashboard Tuesday.
With two active New World screwworm cases reported in La Salle County — about 160 miles from Victoria County — livestock producers across South Texas remain on alert as state […]
Federal and state officials confirm 20 U.S. cases of New World screwworm. Texas activates its Emergency Operations Center and establishes strict livestock quarantine zones.
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