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First case of New World screwworm found in U.S. wildlife, an elk in Texas, USDA says

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First reported on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 20:01 EDT by CBS News·Latest article on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 07:23 EDT

Summary

The first case of New World screwworm has been found in U.S. wildlife, the USDA said, CBS News reported on Thursday 22 October. The New World screwworm was detected in an elk that was discovered on a game ranch in Pecos County, Texas, according to CBS News.

Latest: The first case of New World screwworm in U.S. wildlife was detected in an elk discovered on a game ranch in Pecos County, Texas, the USDA said, CBS News reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 21 October