Experts warn of ways screwworm could spread in the US and new difficulties in keeping it at bay
Scientists worry that current eradication efforts won’t be able to contain parasitic infestation pushing into USWhen conservationists set up cameras i...
Farm workers at high risk amid screwworm outbreak in US south-west
Those who work with animals are at greater risk for infection, but face challenges in accessing healthcareAgricultural workers are among the highest r...
US screwworm cases rise as outbreak spreads beyond initial contamination zones
Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far among cattle, goats, sheep and a dog in Texas and New MexicoScrewworm cases are rising in the US as the...
US confirms three new cases of flesh-eating screwworm in livestock
Department of Agriculture ays new cases in Texas and New Mexico as officials move to combat parasite’s spreadThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) o...
Second flesh-eating screwworm infection reported in cattle in Texas
Governor issued disaster declaration as agencies move to stop spread of parasite, including release of sterile fliesA second case of the flesh-eating ...