Protecting the nation’s beef herd against New World screwworm requires vigilance at all levels, Kim Brackett writes.

There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.

Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded ...

A deadly, flesh-eating parasite is threatening a resurgence in the United States and the rapid spread of infection is being ...

"Those enjoying Texas' natural resources have an opportunity to serve as the first line of defense in protecting wildlife, ...

The New World Screwworm is a larva or maggot of the New World Screwworm fly, which lays eggs in a wound or live tissue like ...

Though the pest primarily affects livestock, officials say humans, wildlife and pets can also be infected.

South Texas hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will need to practice caution and monitor animals potentially affected by the New ...

"Their eyes and ears will be critical to quickly responding and managing this threat." New World screwworms are larvae that mostly infest livestock but can also affect humans and wildlife.

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm after a recent detection in Mexico. This ...

It sounds like the stuff of a horror movie. That’s the New World screwworm, a parasite that can kill livestock and occasionally infest humans. It was previously eradicated from North America ...