Screwworm Returns to US After 60-Year Absence
#Screwworm #AnimalHealthNew World screwworm, eradicated in 1966, has returned to Texas and New Mexico. A veterinarian advises livestock and pet owners to use pest control, monitor wounds, and contact vets if larvae are found. Early detection enables full recovery. read more
US Tests Genetically Modified Flies to Stop Flesh-Eating Parasite
#Screwworm #GeneticEngineeringUS tests genetically modified NovoFly screwworm flies to combat flesh-eating parasites spreading into Texas. Outdoor trials in Panama will assess survival. If successful, male-only flies could double sterile production, aiding eradication efforts against the devastating livestock pest. read more
Flesh-Eating Parasite Returns to US, Pet Owners Warned
#Screwworm #PetHealthPet owners in Texas and New Mexico warned after 30+ New World screwworm cases in animals. The flesh-eating larvae burrow into living tissue, entering via wounds. Daily pet inspections and prompt vet care are crucial for survival. read more
USDA Reverses Ban on Pet Dogs to Mexico
#USDA #ScrewwormUSDA reversed its ban, allowing pet dogs to travel from the US to Mexico amid efforts to slow screwworm spread. Six flesh-eating parasite cases were detected this month, prompting strict entry requirements for dogs from affected countries. read more
Flesh-Eating Fly Threatens Texas Cattle Industry
#Screwworm #CattleIndustryUS officials warn a New World screwworm fly infestation threatens the $113 billion cattle industry. A sterile fly breeding facility in Texas is delayed over a year. Larvae feed on living tissue but not meat, posing no food safety risk. read more
Flesh-eating parasite confirmed in Texas after 60 years
#Screwworm #TexasAgricultureA flesh-eating screwworm fly has reappeared in Texas after decades, confirmed in a calf near the Mexico border. Officials established a quarantine zone, releasing sterile flies to combat the parasite. The USDA is investing heavily to prevent infestation and protect livestock. read more