New World Screwworm
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue
Disease Du Jour: New World Screwworm Updates
June 25, 2026
- Carly Sisson
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly
New World Screwworm Update: What Equine Veterinarians Need to Know
June 15, 2026
- Nancy S. Loving DVM
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly
USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States
June 4, 2026
- Edited Press Release
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Update on New World Screwworm Cases 
August 18, 2025
- Alexandra Beckstett
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly
New World Screwworm Poses Threat to U.S. Horses
July 17, 2025
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