New Mexico ag officials announce expanded surveillance following new screwworm case

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 20, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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New Mexico agriculture officials on Friday confirmed expanded surveillance following the Sept. 17 detection of a second New World screwworm case, afflicting a horse in Grant County.

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“We are working as quickly as possible to increase surveillance, inspect animals and monitor for additional cases in and around the affected area,” State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Holeck with the New Mexico Livestock Board said in …

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