A parasite that eats live flesh has resurfaced near Texas, sparking fears for ranchers, pets and the cattle industry.

Live cattle futures (/LE) reached a fresh record high on Friday after prices closed higher for a fourth straight week. Bulls ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking the fight to the New World Screwworm, a pest known for its devastating effect on livestock.  USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins’ announcement builds upon ...

The maggots burrow into the wounds, which enlarge and deepen the more eggs that hatch and feed on the tissue. The nature of ...

A federal judge has rejected Perdue Farms’ bid to dismiss a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of contaminating ...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced its continued support of the USDA’s aggressive plan to combat the spread ...

In this week's Degrees of Science we are learning about the New World Screwworm, and about the impacts it could have on Texas ...

The flesh-eating fly larva can be deadly to warm-blooded animals. It was first discovered in a cow in southern Mexico late ...

The only proven method to eradicate the New World screwworm is the release of sterile male flies.

That is why USDA is working alongside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to encourage animal drug development and ...

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has authorized the FDA to issue Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs to combat infestations caused by the New World Screwworm (NWS).