New Mexico state veterinarian says more screwworm cases ‘headed this way’

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 564

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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While no new cases of New World screwworm have been detected in New Mexico for more than a month, the parasitic fly “definitely is headed this way,” and a widespread infection would quickly exhaust the state’s resources, the state’s top veterinarian told state lawmakers Tuesday.

Samantha Holeck, state veterinarian with the New Mexico Livestock Board, told legislators that the state is urgently finalizing a program that would increase the number of certified livestock inspectors to …

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