The map shows the ports of entry affected by the U.S. Agriculture Department’s announcement and the approximate locations of ...

The latest case of new world screwworm was identified in Veracruz, around 370 miles south of the US-Mexico border.

Understanding the New World screwworm blowfly and its behavior underscores why it is so dangerous to the livestock industry.

The US has reinstated its livestock import ban from Mexico after the New World screwworm fly was found further north than ...

The image, the smell, the emotions: five cattle producers and veterinarians from around the world share their first-hand ...

The New World screwworm fly, a flesh-eating parasite, is making a concerning comeback. Learn about the screwworm's threat to ...

The New World Screwworm (NWS), a devastating parasitic infestation that poses serious health risks to livestock, wildlife, ...

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) sent (Dec. 12, 2024) a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack requesting the U.S.

Texas played a critical role in eradicating this pest from the United States in the 1960s and will do so again if the need ...

News that the New World screwworm fly had moved further north than previously thought prompted U.S. officials to close the border, according to the Associated Press. The concern is that incoming ...

What is New World screwworm and why it’s a concern The New World screwworm fly is a parasitic insect that poses serious risks to livestock and humans. According to the US Centers for Disease Control ...

The US has closed its ports of entry to Mexican cattle for fear of the parasitic, flesh-eating worm spreading north.