A rare and highly destructive New World screwworm infestation has been detected in a horse in southern New Mexico, raising concerns just days before the state was scheduled to lift restrictions on livestock imports from Mexico. The parasitic fly, known for rapidly spreading among animals, was confirmed in Grant County near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to agricultural officials. This marks the second confirmed case in the state within recent weeks, heightening fears of further outbreaks in livestock populations. The discovery could disrupt plans to resume cross-border trade and trigger heightened monitoring efforts.
A new case of New World screwworm was confirmed in a horse in New Mexico Thursday, days before the state was set to resume livestock imports from Mexico. The infected horse was in Grant County near the Mexican border, according to the Department of Agriculture. It is the second confirmed case in New Mexico since...
