New World screwworm fly detected in Texas cattle for first time in decades
By
John Hanna, Associated Press
Toasted golden, schmeared with insight. Top of the rack.
Summary
The New World screwworm fly has been detected in south Texas for the first time in decades, confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The parasite, whose larvae eat flesh from open wounds, was found in a 3-week-old calf in LaPryor, Texas. This marks only the third appearance of the pest in the U.S. in recent history and poses a significant threat to the nation's cattle industry.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledThe New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday, the first time in decades that the parasite with flesh-eating larvae has threatened the nation's cattle industry.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the case was in a 3-week-old calf in LaPryor, Texas, about 50 miles from the
You might also wanna read
Screwworm Parasite Returns to Texas After 60 Years of Eradication
Screwworms, a flesh-eating parasitic pest, have re-emerged in the United States after being declared eradicated over half a century ago. The
Defector·5d ago
U.S. Closes Southern Border Ports to Livestock Trade Amid New World Screwworm Spread in Mexico
The U.S. Secretary Rollins has shut down southern border ports to livestock trade following the northward spread of New World Screwworm (NWS
usda.gov·10mo ago:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/pacific-crest-trail-norovirus-2-052926-bbd65cbea6244141a978550d389e4a7e.jpg)
Highly Contagious Vomiting Bug Spreading Across the U.S.: Report
Black Soldier Fly Larvae: A Sustainable Protein Source with Potential for Human Consumption
The article explores black soldier fly larvae (maggots) as a highly efficient and sustainable protein source that could become a human super
smithsonianmag.com·5mo ago
Mosquitoes Detected in Iceland for First Time, Likely Arrived via Freight
Iceland has recorded the presence of mosquitoes for the first time in its history, with three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes discovered and co
npr.org·7mo ago