Stakeholders in agriculture, and particularly livestock producers, are concerned about the discovery of New World Screwworm in the United States on June 3, 2026. Information on the current status of the pest and USDA’s response to New World Screwworm is available online.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is providing science-based information and resources on New World screwworm via a dedicated webpage. It links to a fact sheet on New World Screwworm, guidance on what to do if you suspect New World Srewworm in your herd, livestock management considerations, and discussion of human health implications.
