The pest that could devastate the American cattle industry was in Texas, but now it’s in New Mexico, too
The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly larva that consumes live flesh, has been detected in New Mexico, marking an expansion from its initial confirmed cases in Texas. This resurgence poses a significant threat to the American cattle industry and wildlife, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement containment measures. The USDA is actively breeding and releasing sterile male flies to disrupt the pest's reproductive cycle, with plans for a large-scale fly factory to combat future outbreaks. AI
