Minnesotans are being asked to stay alert for a fly that lays a destructive maggot capable of inflicting harm to livestock, ...

The map shows the ports of entry affected by the U.S. Agriculture Department’s announcement and the approximate locations of ...

The threat of an invasive screw worm species could be harmful to pets and wildlife. Experts are urging residents to say alert for the New World screwworm, an aggressive fly whose maggots feed on ...

Although Minnesota's risk is lower compared to southern states, international animal movements could introduce the parasite.

Understanding the New World screwworm blowfly and its behavior underscores why it is so dangerous to the livestock industry.

America has stopped taking animals from northern Mexico. This is because of the New World Screwworm fly. This fly is harmful ...

The New World screwworm fly, a flesh-eating parasite, is making a concerning comeback. Learn about the screwworm's threat to ...

The image, the smell, the emotions: five cattle producers and veterinarians from around the world share their first-hand ...

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, provides his insights into the fight against New World screwworm—which includes an expanded screwworm production facility—in this Vet Watch update ...

The New World screwworm was detected about 350 miles south of the U.S. southern border. The most recent report of the fly was previously 700 miles south of the border.

Secretary Rollins takes decisive action and shuts down U.S. Southern border ports to livestock trade due to further northward ...

Texas played a critical role in eradicating this pest from the United States in the 1960s and will do so again if the need ...