Screwworm map shows 'infested zones' in Texas as 12th case reported

Lawmakers have moved to manage the situation as cases of the flesh-eating parasite continue to rise.
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Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?

Experts say not to panic. These are the signs to look for to protect your fur babies.

Concerns grow that more Texas dogs and cats will be euthanized due to screwworm outbreak

There are growing concerns that more dogs and cats will be euthanized because of the screwworm outbreak in Texas.As of Monday ...

North Carolina adds animal rules as screwworm returns to U.S.

For the first time in decades, screwworms have been confirmed in the U.S. Southwest. Now, NC officials are working to stop the spread.
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USDA's Rollins called screwworm a 'little pest' amid U.S. spread. Last year, she called it 'terrifying'

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told CNBC on Monday that the New World screwworm is a "little pest." As recently as last year, she called the parasite "terrifying." The discrepancy in messaging ...