Number of screwworm cases in U.S. hits 44

 

Dashboard:  USDA

Headline:  Texas Public Radio, 8/1/2026

Questions answered:

1. What is the New World screwworm?
2. What animals are at risk?
3. Can people get New World screwworm?
4. Is it safe to eat beef and other meat?
5. How was it eradicated -- and could it come back?  (hmm)
6. What should Texans do?

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