The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly eradicated from the United States in the 1960s, has resurfaced in the American Southwest. Here’s what North Carolina residents, pet owners and cattle producers should know about the risk.
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This story was originally published July 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM with the headline “More New World screwworm has been detected. Latest updates for NC.”
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