New World Screwworm Confirmed in a US Horse for the First Time in 60 Years
A case of the New World screwworm found in a ranch horse in Texas marks the first instance detected in a horse in the country in sixty years.
A case of the New World screwworm identified in a working horse in the state of Texas, United States, constitutes the first case seen in a horse in the country after a lapse of sixty years.
Historic Case Confirmed in Texas
It has been officially announced that a New World screwworm case has been detected in a working horse in Presidio County, Texas.
A First After a Sixty-Year Gap
This detection went on record as the first New World screwworm case seen in a horse within the borders of the United States in a full sixty years.
Case Numbers Rising According to USDA Data
According to Department of Agriculture data, as of September 15, the total number of cases detected in domestic animals across Texas reached forty-nine.
Warning from Veterinarians and Owners
Experts emphasize that veterinarians and animal owners must regularly check wounds, surgical sites, and moist areas.