Screwworm's Unwelcome Return: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Climate Resilient Livestock Management The New World screwworm's re emergence on US soil, first reported in Texas, highlights the increasingly complex relationships between animal health, environmental conditions, and agricultural economies.
This parasite's presence on a ranch horse in Presidio county is not an isolated incident but rather a harbinger of a larger issue – one that demands a fundamental shift in how we approach livestock management.
The screwworm's impact can be catastrophic, causing severe injury or death to animals.