Screwworm Threat Forces Border Cattle Reopening | Lubbock News

The U.S. is set to reopen a key cattle border crossing in Douglas, Arizona, on August 24th after a year-long shutdown to combat the deadly screwworm fly — a parasite whose larvae feed on living animals. First detected in Texas in July 2026, the pest has since caused 46 confirmed cases, mostly in Texas, with a recent case in Mexico’s Sonora. Despite the risk, officials say they’re ready with personnel, tech, and labs to monitor the situation closely. The reopening marks a cautious step toward restoring trade, with potential future openings in New Mexico — all while keeping the screwworm threat under tight control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f420664652971606