New Mexico Faces First Screwworm Case

New Mexico confirms its first case of the deadly New World Screwworm, found in a dog in Eunice — a nightmare parasite that lays eggs in open wounds, turning them into flesh-eating larvae. While eradicated in 1966, officials are on high alert after Texas cases raised alarms, now racing to contain this isolated but serious threat. Ranchers are already treating livestock, and authorities are expanding surveillance, restricting movement, and investigating the dog’s Texas travels. No other cases yet, but early detection is critical — watch for maggots, persistent wounds, or odd behavior in pets and animals. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96457ed9d6271c04