New World Screwworm Has Reached 16 U.S. Animals as Experts Say This Is Not an Isolated Incident
A flesh-eating parasite that the United States eradicated in 1966 has returned — and the 16 confirmed animal cases represent only the beginning of what veterinary experts and public health officials are working to contain. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the first U.S. animal case on June 3, 2026, in a…
