Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The New World screwworm, a parasite affecting warm-blooded animals, afflicted U.S. agriculture and wildlife until it was eradicated from North America in the second half of the 20th century. Now, it’s back. TPWD Widlife Veterinarian Dr. Sara Wyckoff discusses the history of New World Screwworm, its eradiction, return, and the ongoing, international fight to remove it U.S. territory once again.
The New World screwworm, a parasite affecting warm-blooded animals, afflicted U.S. agriculture and wildlife until it was eradicated from North America in the second half of the 20th century. Now, it’s back. TPWD Widlife Veterinarian Dr. Sara Wyckoff discusses the history of New World Screwworm, its eradiction, return, and the ongoing, international fight to remove it U.S. territory once again.
