Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devestate the nation’s cattle industry

A potential New World screwworm infestation is the latest obstacle clouding Republicans’ goals to rein in consumers’ grocery bills and reduce economic peril in farm country.

U.S. cattle ranchers have been bracing for a domestic screwworm case for over a year as the pest has advanced north ‌through Mexico, with experts predicting that a widespread ou

The number of Texas' New World screwworm cases has doubled from two to four and covers three counties, U.S. officials confirmed on Monday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture detected the New World screwworm in two more Texas animals — a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County.

A spokesperson for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Canada was overreacting on its temporary restriction. Abbott declared a state of disaster over the parasite.

The U.S. Department of ⁠Agriculture ⁠on Monday confirmed two ⁠more cases of New World screwworm in Texas, ​involving a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews ‌County. The USDA said epidemiological ‌investigations are ongoing in both cases.

Two confirmed cases of New World screwworm found in South Texas as Rollins ties outbreak to earlier open border policies and illicit cattle movement.

As concern grows over the potential impact of the New World screwworm in Texas and across the country, one state official has a message: "Texans deserve answers." Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor currently serving District 49 in the Texas House,