New World screwworm detected in New Mexico near Arizona border
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:01 · Archive
A horse in Grant County, New Mexico has been found with a wound infested with New World screwworm. The infestation is located approximately 50 miles from the Arizona border, raising concern in the neighbouring state.
Following the discovery, the University of Arizona is working on preventative and responsive measures to address the threat posed by the New World screwworm.

How it is being reported
- University of Arizona works on preventative, responsive measures for New World ScrewwormThe University of Arizona is stepping up its preventative response to the New World screwworm following its detection in New Mexico, 50 miles from the Arizona border.KOLD · 1 Oct, 02:06
- New World screwworm case in neighboring state raises alarm in ArizonaA horse was discovered to have a wound infested with New World screwworm in Grant County, New Mexico — 50 miles from the Arizona border.Azfamily · 29 Sept, 22:29
- New World screwworm case in neighboring state raises alarm in ArizonaA horse was discovered to have a wound infested with New World screwworm in Grant County, New Mexico — 50 miles from the Arizona border.KOLD · 29 Sept, 22:29
In this story: New Mexico · Arizona · Grant County · University of Arizona
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