By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, June 18 (Reuters) - Screwworm, a parasitic fly whose flesh-eating larvae feed on living animals, ...

For the first time in decades, screwworms have been confirmed in the U.S. Southwest. Now, NC officials are working to stop the spread.

WASHINGTON — A Germantown man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of animal cruelty after his dog was left in a backyard crate and found suffering from maggot-infested wounds. Ronald Vaughan was ...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The US Department of Agriculture reports that the New World screwworm (NWS) is in the United States, ...

Female screwworm flies lay hundreds of eggs in the exposed flesh of warm-blooded animals, potentially causing severe harm and ...

Lawmakers have moved to manage the situation as cases of the flesh-eating parasite continue to rise.

Screwworms enter through open wounds and feed on living flesh. Confirmed cases and infestations reported in Texas. Are they ...

Pennsylvania agriculture officials are urging farmers, veterinarians and pet owners to strengthen biosecurity measures ...

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released guidance on protecting animals after the emergence of ...

Symptoms include feeling movement in open wounds or in the nose, mouth or eyes.

Experts say not to panic. These are the signs to look for to protect your fur babies.