New World Screwworm Detected in Cochise County; Arizona Launches Containment Plan

Flesh-eating screwworm cases surge across U.S. southwest

New World screwworm cases have risen nearly 55 percent since October 29, with 116 confirmed animal cases across the Southwest.

'It's a very big concern': Arizona ranchers prepare for growing New World screwworm threat

Arizona ranchers are stepping up precautions after New World Screwworm was detected in four animals, while officials work to stop it from spreading.

New World screwworm cases rise to 90 across three states as Arizona places area around infected horse under quarantine

New World screwworm has been detected in 90 animals across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, including a horse in Arizona that prompted a 12.4-mile movement-control zone.

USDA reports 61 New World screwworm cases in 30-day period

(Photo by Lance Cheung via USDA Flickr.) New World screwworm detections in the United States have increased in the Southwest over the past month, with 61 animal cases reported during the 30-day period ending Nov. 4, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The latest USDA data show 113 confirmed animal cases across Texas, New […]

Two new screwworm cases near Duncan prompt animal movement restrictions

DUNCAN -- Two additional cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed near Duncan in Greenlee County, prompting a new restricted zone as Arizona’s confirmed animal cases rise to four.

New World Screwworm detected in Cochise County; Arizona launches containment plan

The Arizona and U.S. Department of Agriculture are developing a plan of action after New World Screwworm was detected in Cochise County, following the report of an infected horse near Hereford.State and federal officials are now working with ranchers, veterinarians, and community members to prevent any more cases.New World Screwworm is an invasive parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the living tissue of warm-blooded animals.Adult flies are dr…