SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " screwworm " 33 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Sign in to save shuffle history.
First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?
The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
UT San Antonio eDNA research targets real-world challenges in agriculture and public health
The new project from scientist Mariah Hopkins will explore whether eDNA can provide earlier detection of New World screwworm.
Creeping screwworm: Trump's new political pest
A deadly pest threatens the cattle industry — and Trump's political outlook.
Researcher receives NSF CAREER Award to advance insect biology and strengthen South Texas agriculture
The UT San Antonio research project will also support the training of undergraduate students and expand K-12 science education.
Confirmed Detections of New World Screwworm | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
View APHIS' current dashboard of confirmed New World screwworm cases in U.S. livestock and wildlife, updated regularly by county, state, and species.
What screwworm means for your beef prices
The screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite and longtime foe of American ranchers, is back in US cattle after decades.
From Wound Care to Waste Disposal: What Healthcare Facilities Need to Know About New World Screwworm
National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center
U.S. says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports
The news comes more than a year after the U.S. imposed the measure due to the spread of the New World screwworm in Mexico.
Roundup: BREC millage / New gas pipeline / Screwworm in pets
Partnership backing: The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership supports renewing BREC’s parks and recreation millage on the June 27 ballot, saying parks and trails are key to quality of life and economic growth. Leaders say the renewal will help maintain a valuable community asset while BREC undergoes a leadership transition. They emphasize the importance of […]
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
The USDA launches a $1 billion plan to fight the spread of livestock-killing screwworms.
UT San Antonio eDNA research targets real-world challenges in agriculture and public health
The new project from scientist Mariah Hopkins will explore whether eDNA can provide earlier detection of New World screwworm.
The rising price of Trump's anti-science agenda
From measles to screwworm, Americans keep paying the price for the admin's war on science.
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame
Health officials urge vigilance as New World screwworm cases found in Grant County
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New cases of the parasitic New World screwworm are raising the alarm, this time in southwest New Mexico. “It feels like it’s here and it feels more like the beginnin…
Screwworm neutralizer: insect sterilization | Investors Lab
The fight against screwworm has moved beyond traditional government programs into an arena ripe for biotech intervention:
Texas health officials warn of New World Screwworm after confirmed case in Zavala County
Texas health officials urge precautions after confirming a New World Screwworm case in a South Texas calf, warning of risks to animals and rare human infections.
Border Report Live: New World screwworm adding to overburdened, under-funded US health system
Although the chance of New World screwworm infecting humans is extremely rare, Dr. Tyler Evans, CEO and co-founder of the Wellness and Equity Alliance tells Border Report Live that the threat is ad…
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Screwworms are on their way to becoming a billion-dollar international problem but can be contained if ranchers are vigilant, watch their herds and other wildlife, and quickly treat any infestations, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.
WEEKEND READ: Confronting rare challenges through science, regulation
A family in Travis County is racing to save their baby from an ultra-rare genetic disease, while two New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas, and the legality of owning human bones.
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Texas ag commissioner contacts White House over USDA screwworm handling
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticized the USDA’s response to the New World screwworm on this week’s edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now with Blake Holland. Smith County Pct. 3 Commissioner J. Scott Herod, a cattle rancher and owner of Cut Beef in Tyler, also appeared on the program. Plus, State Rep. Cody Harris talks data center water usage.
Screwworm Flies Add to Cattle Ranchers’ Woes
Some Texans fear “the nightmares and the horrors” of a potential screwworm outbreak. Elsewhere, not enough grass to feed cattle sends them to market earlier.
Health Beat: Parasitic fly outbreak prompts Pa. to restrict animal movement
New World Screwworm is a parasitic fly that feeds on the flesh of warm-blooded animals and people and then can lay eggs in the wounds.
Elanco Animal Health CEO reveals efforts to stop screwworm outbreak
Elanco Animal Health CEO Jeff Simmons discusses response to screwworm outbreak concerns on 'The Claman Countdown.'
DDA’s Poultry and Animal Health Section monitors impact of New World Screwworm within U.S.
New World Screwworm is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds.
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Texas ag commissioner contacts White House over USDA screwworm handling
Sid Miller criticizes federal response to New World screwworm outbreak
Texas Republicans shift messaging around ICE tactics amid election-year risks
With midterm elections approaching, Texas Republicans are publicly questioning ICE's tactics following deadly and controversial enforcement actions. Analysts say the rhetoric reflects growing political vulnerability rather than a true break from the party's tough stance on immigration.
Infectious disease threats test public health
As Trump officials step up efforts against New World screwworm, health experts warn funding cuts may weaken disease responses.
Stopping Screwworms with Science - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
USDA’s new sterile fly production center aims to keep a dangerous livestock pest from gaining ground in North America.
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: The return of the flesh-eating screwworm
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General The new world screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite once eradicated from the U.S., is making headlines again. Recently detected in a calf in Texas, the screwworm, which is not a worm at all, is raising concern among public health officials. Female flies lay their eggs in open wounds or mucous membranes […]
Science vs. Screwworms: How UT Research Inspired Our Best Weapon
Key to earlier eradications of the threat was a University of Texas discovery that’s still proving useful today.
New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico
HAN Health Advisory: New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico