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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

A case of New World screwworm previously believed to occur in Texas has now been reclassified by officials as a New Mexico case, involving a dog in nearby Lea County.

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There are now five documented cases of screwworm in the U.S., including a dog in New Mexico. It is important to note that the dog that had recently been in Mexico, so this doesn't imply that screwworm has already spread to NM. But it's a good reminder that screwworm can infect any mammal.

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-- Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) 10:09 AM · Jun 9, 2026

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... Residents, ranchers, veterinarians and wildlife managers are being urged to report any suspected cases immediately, particularly unusual wounds or signs of infestation in livestock, pets or wildlife, to ensure rapid detection and containment of the parasite.

What Pet Owners Need to Know

Pet owners are urged to stay alert as the screwworm threat spreads, particularly in areas where cases have been confirmed. The parasite targets open wounds, making even small cuts or untreated injuries a potential entry point for infestation.

Monitor pets for:


  • worsening wounds
  • unusual swelling
  • foul odors
  • visible larvae (maggots) in the skin.

Animals may also show signs of discomfort, including excessive licking, agitation or lethargy. Any suspicious symptoms should be treated as urgent and evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-09 07:24 PM | Reply

No worries. Trump's on it.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2026-06-09 07:47 PM | Reply

@#2 ... Trump's on it. ...

Flesh-eating parasite closing in on red state after Trump-backed cuts
www.msn.com

... President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency cuts are hitting the state of Texas hard, as a long-controlled pest is threatening to resurge and decimate the livestock industry. ...

"Back in the 1950s, the United States led a successful charge against screwworms by buggering up their breeding cycle. But that was back when divisions of the government, like the U.S. Department of Agriculture were well funded and well organized," noted Boing Boing in a piece published last month. ...

Attorney Blake Allen weighed in on the matter: "Screwworms coming back into the U.S. cattle herd/stock is going to potentially devastate the industry and jack up meat prices. Worst part is, this was preventable.

Trump & DOGE pushed funding cuts on/destroyed agencies that were directly responsible for fighting this pest." ...


#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-09 08:27 PM | Reply

The screwworm looks to be spreading.

So, what is the Trump admin doing about that spread, aside from the DOGE cuts?

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-09 10:54 PM | Reply

what is the Trump admin doing about that spread

Ignoring it at warp speed.

#5 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-06-09 11:14 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

@#5

That appears to be what is occurring.

If you bring your dog to a dog park to romp with other dogs, what might you now need to be concerned about?

#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-10 12:22 AM | Reply

They have dog parks in New Mexico?

#7 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-06-10 12:35 AM | Reply

@#7

Looks that way ...

Top 10 Best Dog Parks Near Santa Fe, New Mexico - With Real Reviews
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#8 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-10 12:45 AM | Reply

Hmmmm, sounds like an intriguing breakfast.
~ RFK, Jr.

#9 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-06-10 05:02 AM | Reply

Ivermectin cures it.
LOL

#10 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-06-10 10:54 AM | Reply

btw they came in via migratory primates

#11 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-06-10 10:58 AM | Reply

-It was 'news' last year

U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm
NPR
www.npr.org 2025 nx-s1-5515487
Aug 25, 2025 " U.S. officials confirmed a case of the flesh-eating parasite in a person who traveled from El Salvador.

#12 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-06-10 11:08 AM | Reply

Hey Clownhack! Watch me Google this!

#13 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-06-10 11:09 AM | Reply

Native to the Western Hemisphere, it was historically eradicated from North America, but recent northward spread through Central America and Mexico has led to renewed detections in the U.S.

-FJB did it!

#14 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-06-10 11:11 AM | Reply

Flesh-eating parasite found in US after Pedo Pisswig cut surveillance funding

www.agri-pulse.com

#15 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-06-10 12:13 PM | Reply

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