06/10/2026
There has been a recent identification of a second screwworm case in Texas.
While livestock are the primary hosts, canines are the second most commonly affected animals infected with screwworm maggots. This highlights the importance of monitoring across both livestock and companion animals.
For general background and updates - please refer to the official site: Screwworm.gov | Unified Government Response To Protect the United States
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm
The Idaho Department of Agriculture released a press release today. More information can be found here.
https://agri.idaho.gov/animals/imports-exports/new-world-screwworm/
For general questions contact Animal Industries For media inquiries, contact Sydney Kennedy by email at [email protected] or phone at 208-332-8507 New World Screwworm in the U.S. New World Screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) has been detected in several states, view the infested zones here.....
