EL PASO. Texas (KTSM) – New World Screwworm has been detected in Texas, but El Paso currently remains free of an infestation, according to El Paso Animal Services.
The parasitic fly can pose a serious threat to warm-blooded animals due to its larvae’s ability to feed on living tissue through wounds.
While there is no need for El Paso pet owners to panic, local animal officials encourage residents to remain vigilant, particularly if their pets spend time outdoors…