Screwworm Back in the States

The New World screwworm is back in the U.S., lurking near Texas and New Mexico—and Indiana’s on high alert. If you’re moving livestock or pets from those zones, you’ll need a vet certificate, proof of treatment, and a health check within five days—or risk being turned away. These invasive flies target open wounds, so watch for odd flies, maggots, or slow-healing sores. The USDA’s fighting back with sterile fly releases—same tactic that eradicated it in ’66—now ramping up to stop this from spreading north. Stay vigilant, check your animals, and report anything suspicious. 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/fb9309d370d6c001