First U.S. wildlife case of New World screwworm detected in Texas elk
The short version
- The New World screwworm was detected in an elk in Pecos County, Texas.
- The parasite enters animals through open wounds and feeds on living tissue.
- Federal and state officials are working to protect the livestock industry from the spread.
What we don’t know yet
- The exact method of how the parasite entered the elk is not known.
- The full extent of the parasite's spread in the region is not yet confirmed.
- The long-term impact on wildlife and livestock remains uncertain.
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First reported by The Guardian Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife
CBS News First case of New World screwworm found in U.S. wildlife, USDA says
CTV News New World screwworm cases confirmed in wildlife in Texas, beef cow in New Mexico
The Hill Screwworm spreads to US wildlife in Texas, USDA says
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- Toronto Star, left-leaningWith tighter checks for flesh-eating screwworm, a border crossing reopens
- NewsNation, centreNew World screwworm detected in calf in New Mexico
- Fox News, right-leaningHunters and ranchers enlisted in battle against spread of flesh-eating parasite
- Washington Examiner, right-leaningFirst case of flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in US wildlife
- The Hill, centreScrewworm spreads to US wildlife in Texas, USDA says
- CTV News, centreNew World screwworm cases confirmed in wildlife in Texas, beef cow in New Mexico
- CBS News, left-leaningFirst case of New World screwworm found in U.S. wildlife, USDA says
- The Guardian, left-leaningOfficials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife