New Mexico expands screwworm zone with uptick in cases

Second Screwworm Detection in Cochise County Expands Arizona’s Animal Movement Restrictions

Arizona’s effort to prevent the spread of New World screwworm has reached another stage, with a second confirmed case in Cochise County involving a domesticated horse. The discovery is particularly concerning because the animal reportedly had no known travel history, raising questions about how the parasite reached the area. The Arizona Department of Agriculture confirmed […]

New Mexico expands screwworm zone with uptick in cases

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is expanding the zone for the New World screwworm after an uptick in cases.

Second case of New World screwworm confirmed in Cochise County

A second case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in Cochise County.State agriculture officials say the latest cases involve a dog and a horse.A 12.4-mile infested zone is required around each detection site, restricting the movement of live animals in those areas.Last week, the first case was identified in a dog in Cochise County. The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) said a local veterinarian examined the dog on Oct. 26 and "ident…

Second case of screwworm in Arizona confirmed

Both New World Screwworm cases have been detected in Cochise County within the last week.

New Mexico agriculture officials update New World screwworm surveillance map

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico agriculture officials have updated their surveillance map for the New World screwworm. The infested zone now stretches from the Bootheel east to Doña Ana County. The map also includes a surveillance zone around the infested zone. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture said five cases of New World screwworm [...]

Arizona Confirms Second New World Screwworm Case in Cochise County, Establishes New Infested Zone

Arizona agriculture officials have confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in the state, this time involving a horse in Cochise County, prompting the establishment of a new infested zone and additional restrictions on animal movement.