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Two more screwworm cases found in calf and dog

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 19:03:00 GMT

USDA has confirmed two more cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing to four the number of detections since the first two cases were announced last week.

USDA appoints New World screwworm preparedness advisor

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:54:00 GMT

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced President Donald Trump has appointed John Bellinger as the new senior advisor for New World screwworm preparedness. In this role, Bellinger will integrate into the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s team to help further drive its robust effort to explore all available technologies to combat the New World screwworm.

Animal health experts urge vigilance in monitoring for New World screwworm

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 20:38:00 GMT

Officials and representatives from animal health companies are urging livestock producers to be vigilant in monitoring their animals for signs of an infestation of New World screwworm (NWS).

USDA confirms screwworm case in Texas calf

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 20:24:00 GMT

Agriculture Department officials have confirmed a case of New World screwworm in a South Texas calf, marking the first detection of the pest in U.S. livestock in decades.