Dog among 2 new Texas screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports (opens original article in a new tab)

The USDA confirmed two new cases of New World screwworm in Texas, leading Canada to block Texas livestock imports. Authorities are implementing quarantine zones and releasing sterile flies to control the outbreak.

• Two new screwworm cases detected in Texas, including a dog in Andrews County.
• Canada banned livestock imports from Texas to prevent spread of the parasite.
• USDA is deploying quarantine zones and releasing sterile flies to control the outbreak.