An outbreak of an agriculturally devastating pest is growing in Mexico and Central America.The USDA put out a warning about ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The windy, wet, cool weather that has recently stymied area fishing will give way to some sunny days and ...

Even though the U.S. eradicated the flesh-eating parasite the New World Screwworm six decades ago, its survival to the south ...

The veterinary team carried out a thorough procedure to clean and disinfect the wound. This included manual removal of the maggots, flushing with hydrogen peroxide and iodine and dressing the ...

The New World Screwworm lays eggs in wounds or body openings of mammals, including cows, deer, birds, pets, and even humans.

By Sharon AtienoWith disease-causing organisms proving resistant to modern treatment (antimicrobial resistance or AMR), ...

Screwworms are possibly the most aptly named parasites imaginable, both literally and figuratively. Screwworms—technically, ...

Mexico removes barriers on USDA aircraft and equipment to support U.S. efforts against the deadly New World Screwworm, ...

To amputate or save a limb? Philly’s tranq crisis is forcing doctors to make difficult choices amid a slow public health ...

An unpleasant parasite spread by flies was kicked out of the U.S. decades ago — but now it seems to be making its return. As ...

The Territory’s “most powerful” man had four of his dogs seized by animal welfare officers after they were discovered with ...

Upon immobilising the animal, the KWS veterinary team discovered that the wound was subcutaneous and infested with maggots. According to the team, the injury appeared to be the result of blunt ...