Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm Found 25 Miles From U.S. Border, USDA Says
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been discovered 25 miles from the U.S. border in Mexico. The USDA reports that there have been nearly 27,000 cases of this parasite in animals in Mexico, with ongoing monitoring since late 2024. While the parasite poses a significant threat to livestock, it is currently not present in the U.S.
- ▪The flesh-eating New World screwworm was found in a goat in Mexico's Coahuila state.
- ▪There have been 26,964 cases of the parasite in Mexico, with 1,981 active cases.
- ▪The USDA has implemented surveillance measures, including 100 specific traps across several states.
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US Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm Found 25 Miles From U.S. Border, USDA Says Photo is not from story. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Christine Sellers Contributor June 03, 2026 1:36 PM ET June 03, 2026 1:36 PM ET Christine Sellers Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A flesh-eating parasite has been found 25 miles from the U.S. border with Mexico, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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