USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since parasitic flies invaded in June.
Flesh-eating screwworms are feasting on pets; 4 dogs and cat attacked this week
In short
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially identified 74 animal cases of parasitic screwworms across the United States. These pests first invaded the country in June and have continued to spread over the subsequent months. Domestic pets are facing heightened risks, as four dogs and one cat were attacked by the parasites this week alone.
Key points
- Federal agricultural officials are actively monitoring a nationwide invasion of parasitic…: Federal agricultural officials are actively monitoring a nationwide invasion of parasitic screwworm flies.
- Domestic pets are increasingly becoming targets of these dangerous flesh-eating pests acr…: Domestic pets are increasingly becoming targets of these dangerous flesh-eating pests across the country.
- The total tally of confirmed animal infections has risen to 74 cases since the summer inv…: The total tally of confirmed animal infections has risen to 74 cases since the summer invasion.