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New World screwworm detected in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona with 71 confirmed animal cases since June. Cases have involved livestock, dogs, cats, and one wild elk. Arizona became the third state to confirm a case when a dog in Cochise County tested positive.

Where
Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona; Cochise County (Arizona); Pecos County (Texas); Brewster County (Texas)
When
Since June 3, 2026; Arizona case confirmed October 29, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Pecos Brewster

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • U.S. Department of AgricultureTracked outbreak and provided case counts
  • Arizona Department of AgricultureConfirmed Arizona's first case
  • Dr. Ryan WolkerArizona state veterinarian
  • U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationAuthorized medications for treatment

The facts

  • 71 confirmed New World screwworm animal cases detected since June 3, 20261 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • 18 of the 71 cases remain active; 53 are classified as inactive1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Latest cases included five involving four dogs and one cat1
  • A wild elk in Pecos County, Texas was infected with screwworm1
  • A wild screwworm fly was detected in a surveillance trap in Brewster County, Texas1
  • FDA authorized Capstar and nitenpyram for screwworm treatment in dogs and cats in September 20261
  • Federal and state officials established a 12.4-mile infested zone around Arizona detection site2
  • Outbreak began in Panama and Costa Rica in 20232

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Dr. Ryan Wolker, Arizona state veterinarian We have been preparing for this possibility for a long while and are acting swiftly2
  • Officials Infestations can be fatal if left untreated1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • New World screwworm now detected from Texas to Arizona, with dogs and cats among latest cases

    Houston Public Media

  • Arizona becomes 3rd state to confirm case of New World screwworm

    Breitbart News

Sources

Outlets: 1 right-leaning, 1 not rated Only right-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →

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  1. New World screwworm now detected from Texas to Arizona, with dogs and cats among latest cases Houston Public Media Not rated, October 28, 2026
  2. Arizona becomes 3rd state to confirm case of New World screwworm Breitbart News Right, October 29, 2026

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