First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas
tnorthcutt
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34 comments
June 04, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (7 comments)
bastawhiz
It's unsurprising to see the current administration blame the problem on the Biden administration. We don't know why screwworm made a resurgence. But scientists have suggested that supply chain disruptions in producing sterile flies during COVID are to blame.
nyeah
Stop testing. If you test, the picture is only going to get worse.
Bluescreenbuddy
Much better source: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-co...
1970-01-01
Sounds like beef is about to get very cheap and then very expensive.
Danox
Texas, and the current administration will screw it up....
burnt-resistor
https://screwworm.gov -> https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-a...
fred_is_fred
I'm sure Joe Rogan has a vitamin cure he can suggest like he does for Measles.