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New World screwworm detected in Chihuahua, Mexico
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the Department of Rural Development (SDR) in Chihuahua, Mexico confirmed the state's first case of New World screwworm in Parral. That's just more than six hours driving south of Juarez.
NWS feeds off living flesh of livestock. As of Tuesday, the U.S. Departme...
Key takeaway Department of Agriculture said there are 17 active cases -- all of which are in Texas.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The detection of New World screwworm in Chihuahua, Mexico, has significant implications for El Paso 's livestock industry, given the city's proximity to the border. With 17 active cases already reported in Texas, the risk of the pest spreading to El Paso County is a concern for local ranchers and animal health officials. The collaborative efforts between Mexican and US authorities to contain the outbreak and prevent its spread are crucial to protecting the region's livestock. The new sanitary regulations requiring livestock entering or leaving Chihuahua to carry a certificate confirming ivermectin administration may also impact cross-border livestock trade, potentially affecting El Paso's agricultural economy. As the situation unfolds, El Paso residents can expect increased vigilance and monitoring of livestock movement in the area to prevent the introduction and spread of the screwworm.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the Department of Rural Development (SDR) in Chihuahua, Mexico confirmed the state's first case of New World screwworm in Parral. That's just more than six hours driving south of Juarez.
NWS feeds off living flesh of livestock. As of Tuesday, the U.S. Departme...
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