Officials have a suspected case of the New World screwworm fly in south Texas, the USDA says

The USDA is on high alert after suspecting the arrival of the New World screwworm fly in south Texas, a pest notorious for devastating livestock. This invasive species can cause severe damage to cattle and other animals through its larvae, which bore into open wounds. The implications are significant, as the presence of this fly could prompt widespread measures to prevent its spread, including potential quarantines and intensive monitoring programs. The detection underscores the constant vigilance needed to protect agricultural sectors from such invasive threats.