The New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly that eats animal and human flesh, has been detected 90 miles from the U.S. border in Mexico, posing an imminent threat to Texas ranchers, livestock, and the food supply.

[edwardk@infosec.exchange]

The New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly that eats animal and human flesh, has been detected 90 miles from the U.S. border in Mexico, posing an imminent threat to Texas ranchers, livestock, and the food supply. The Texas Department of Agriculture is urging producers to be on high alert, check their animals for signs of infestation like moving maggots or foul-smelling wounds, and report any suspected cases immediately to prevent a crisis.
https://www.kalb.com/2026/04/14/new-world-screwworm-detected-about-90-miles-united-states/