Screwworm Parasite

Texas agriculture officials confirmed detection of the New World screwworm in the state, marking the first occurrence since the 1970s. The parasitic fly larvae infest open wounds in livestock and wildlife, causing severe tissue damage and potentially fatal infections if untreated. The Texas Tribune, citing...

Screwworm, a parasitic insect that infests open wounds in livestock, has arrived in Texas, prompting agricultural experts to assess the threat to the state's cattle industry. The Texas Tribune interviewed Phillip Kaufman, head of Texas A&M's entomology department, and Josh Winegarner from the Texas Cattle...