2nd New World Screwworm Case in New Mexico Confirmed in Grant County

Screwworm detected in Grant County

On Friday, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) reported a confirmed case of New World screwworm (NWS) in a horse in Grant County. Infested zones and surveillance zones are being established in the area, according to the department.

2nd New World screwworm case confirmed in New Mexico

(KVIA) -- New Mexico animal health officials confirmed a second New World screwworm case in the state. It was found in a horse in Grant County, which is west of Deming. State and federal officials expanded surveillance and fly-trapping around the location to find any additional cases and determine whether the pest spread beyond the

Second screwworm case detected in Grant County, NM

Second screwworm case detected in Grant County, NM

2nd New World screwworm case in New Mexico confirmed in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico officials announced the discovery of a second New World screwworm case in the state, less than a month after infested zone restrictions were lifted. A spokesperson for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture confirmed the case in a horse in Grant County. Livestock health officials are coordinating with the [...]

Second New Mexico case of New World screwworm confirmed ahead of border reopening

The case in Grant County is not expected to delay the reopening of the Santa Teresa port, said Dr. Samantha Holeck, state veterinarian with the New Mexico Livestock Board.