Animals are at risk from New World screwworm. Here's what owners should know

State Officials Monitoring New World Screwworm Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico

Following recent detections of New World screwworm (NWS) in animals on the U.S. mainland, the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) and the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) are reassuring residents that the risk to Hawai‘i remains very low and that proactive protective measures are underway. As of July 3, federal agencies reported 16 domestically acquired animal cases and no domestically acquired human cases nationally. To da…

New World screwworm cases on the rise in U.S. Are they in NC?

Since the first USDA report of New World screwworms on June 3, cases have risen to 29. Here's what to know in the Tar Heel State.

FARM: It's not too soon to prepare for screwworm response

As the New World screwworm expands into the U.S. from Mexico, California’s pest exclusion leaders already have developed a response plan that includes trapping and education. The flesh-eating parasite, which was confirmed in one dog in New Mexico and more…

How to protect your pets from New World screwworm

Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States on June 3, pet owners and shelters alike have expressed concern about what this might mean for their animals. Because the larvae of the parasitic fly infest wounds and can create significant tissue damage if left untreated, veterinarians are encouraging shelters and pet owners, including those who work with colonies of stray or other unowned animals, to remain vigilant and stay informed, especially because NWS infestations can be easily prevented and treated.

What you need to know about the flesh-eating New World screwworm | The Highland County Press

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Animals are at risk from New World screwworm. Here's what owners should know

DALLAS — A flesh-eating parasite's return to the U.S. after nearly 60 years is putting veterinarians and animal health officials on alert. Known as the New World screwworm, the pest can infect dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife through open wounds,…