First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas

tnorthcutt 62 points 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.

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