New World Screwworm Cases Confirmed in Texas and New Mexico
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What happened
New World screwworm cases were confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, marking the first screwworm infestation in the U.S. since the 1980s. The parasite, which feeds on living flesh, was first detected in a three-week-old calf in southwestern Texas on June 3. Following the detection, federal officials ramped up border surveillance and emergency operations centers were activated in Laredo.
Why it matters
The re-emergence of the screwworm threatens livestock and wildlife across the region. Cases in New Mexico have already impacted international beef and pork exports to markets including Hong Kong and Japan. The USDA Undersecretary, Scott Hutchins, is involved in managing the response to the outbreak.
The infestation threatens New Mexico and Texas, prompting discussions about a proposed facility to contain the screwworm flies.
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Who's involved
- New MexicoState of New Mexico, which has detected multiple cases of the New World screwworm.
- New WorldGeopolitical region where the New World screwworm is actively spreading through Texas.
- Scott HutchinsUSDA Undersecretary Scott Hutchins, who is involved in the federal response to the outbreak.
- TexasState of Texas, where the screwworm outbreak was first confirmed in a calf.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- New WorldSpeculative
The ongoing presence of the disease might require significant government investment for constant surveillance.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind itHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Gordon convened an advisory panel as both states track the NWS outbreak.1 source
Screwworm outbreak confirmed in Texas and New Mexico; emergency operations center activated in Laredo.1 source
Outbreak threatens livestock and wildlife, potentially raising beef costs.1 source
New World screwworm fly is spreading to the US, confirmed in New Mexico and Texas.1 source
Screwworm cases in New Mexico are impacting international beef and pork exports to markets including Hong Kong and Japan.1 source
Screwworm outbreak confirmed in New Mexico and Texas; federal officials ramp up border surveillance.1 source
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The entities involved
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America
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Scott Hutchins
researcher (ORCID 0009-0001-7427-5299)
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New World
collective term for the Americas and Oceania
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Texas
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Related events
- Confirmed screwworm cases are present in Texas, prompting calls for increased containment measures as the parasite accelerates its northward movement toward Central America.
- Screwworm found in Texas prompts import restrictions, while an administration simultaneously cut funding for a national monitoring program.
- Texas facilities target screwworm control in the region while Donald Trump mediates talks on tariffs affecting imports.
- Amidst the resumption of cattle exports to the U.S., Sheinbaum's administration has outlined precautions in Sonora, while first screwworm cases are reported in New Mexico.
- NWS parasite present in border regions of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Texas.