The Journal3h
Protecting the herd from New World Screwworm
Protecting the nation’s beef herd against New World screwworm requires vigilance at all levels, Kim Brackett writes.
Latest U.S. Health Scare Involves The Resurgence Of A Deadly, Flesh-Eating Parasite
A deadly, flesh-eating parasite is threatening a resurgence in the United States and the rapid spread of infection is being ...
Knewz on MSN2d
Experts Warn Americans to Watch Out for Deadly, Flesh-Eating Parasite That Made a Comeback After 34 Years of Eradication
Experts Warn Americans to Watch Out for Deadly, Flesh-Eating Parasite That Made a Comeback After 34 Years of Eradication ...
Flesh-eating parasite with ‘sharp mouth hooks’ has US on alert for first time since 1966
Though the pest primarily affects livestock, officials say humans, wildlife and pets can also be infected.
Houston Chronicle10d
What is the New World screwworm and why does it have Texas officials on alert?
"Their eyes and ears will be critical to quickly responding and managing this threat." New World screwworms are larvae that mostly infest livestock but can also affect humans and wildlife.
KVUE11d
Texas on alert for invasive flesh-eating parasite not seen since the 1960s
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging those to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm, an invasive flesh-eating fly recently detected in Mexico. Officials said they ...
The Fence Post6d
Dollars don’t kill screwworms
The federal government has a bad habit of spending money on problems before even figuring out what’s really wrong, and the recent New World screwworm scare is a prime example. This is typical ...
A flesh-eating parasite was found in Mexico. Here’s what South Texans need to know
South Texas hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will need to practice caution and monitor animals potentially affected by the New ...