This parasitic fly's maggots feed on live flesh, preferring livestock but also infecting humans, and can be fatal. And it's now in the US.

The invasive 'flesh eating' New World screwworm has reached the U.S. border, threatening livestock and grocery prices.

USDA has detected New World screwworm infections in Texas animals, marking the state's first confirmed cases in decades.

As screwworm cases spread across Texas and New Mexico, some officials fear the outbreak may be larger than confirmed counts ...

The Trump administration has issued a warning about a fast-moving outbreak of New World screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly ...

Experts predict a widespread outbreak could devastate wildlife and cost Texas $1.8 billion in economic damage, including ...

Officials recently detected the flesh-eating New World Screwworm in a calf born in Texas. The once-eradicated parasite could tax a beef industry already experiencing increased prices. Will the ...

U.S. officials have confirmed the presence of a flesh-eating maggot in the United States that has the potential to devastate livestock populations and, as a result, send beef prices spiking. Here’s ...

The parasites were identified in a bovine in southern Texas. This marks the third time the cattle-threatening pests have been found in the U.S. and the first in Texas since they were eradicated in 196 ...

Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico: Burrowing larvae were found in cows, a goat and a dog. Here's how to protect your pets.

The re-emergence in June has prompted veterinarians to issue urgent advice for pet owners, particularly those residing near the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Food and Drug Administration this week cleared a second carcass-feasting fly species for use in maggot wound therapy, ...