The New World Screwworm (NWS) is a devastating parasitic fly.

Unlike common flies, its larvae (maggots) feed on the living flesh and tissue

of warm-blooded animals and, rarely, humans.

USDA has identified New World Screwworm in an animal (calf) in Texas as

of June 3rd. Since that time, there have been 4 additional animal cases (cattle)

reported, as well as 1 case (dog) in New Mexico.

We invite you to please visit the website :

https://oeps.wv.gov/new-world-screwworm-nws