
New World Screwworm Detected in Texas: First US Case Since 1960s
The New World screwworm, a fly whose larvae feed on the tissue of livestock, wildlife, and pets, has been confirmed in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas, according to the Agriculture Department. This marks the first detection of this insect in US cattle since its eradication in the 1960s. The screwworm was first identified […]








