Screwworms Likely to Be in U.S. Later This Summer

Screwworms likely to be in U.S. later this summer

Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the screwworm, a parasitic pest, is likely to cross the southern border of the United States later this summer.

Why ranchers are ‘absolutely terrified’ of the New World screwworm’s return

Those old enough to have fought screwworms have dire warnings about their impact.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association supports New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025 - Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

AUSTIN, Texas (June 6, 2025) – Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. today issued the following statement in support of the New World Screwworm Preparedness […] The post Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association supports New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025 appeared first on Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.