Episode
Screwworm Spreads Beyond Texas
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
Screwworms are spreading fast—three Texas counties now infected, plus a shocking first case in a New Mexico dog over 400 miles away. USDA confirms the dog’s case was a border-crossing reclassification, and while they’re still investigating exposure, officials say the threat to food supply is low. Affected animals are caught during inspections, so your groceries are safe. USDA and Texas Animal Health Commission are ramping up response with quarantines, surveillance, and sterile fly releases along the U.S.-Mexico border to curb the outbreak. The parasitic fly’s larvae feed on living tissue, but public risk remains minimal. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e496ae171ecf077a