Another horse with NWS found in New Mexico
Another horse has been found with New World screwworm, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the NWS case on Sept. 17 in a single horse in Grant County, New Mexico. The infested zone and surveillance zone are currently being established.
As of Sept. 23, there have been 50 cases of NWS in livestock, with only two remaining active. The other remaining active case was in a horse in Presidio County, Texas, Sept. 9.
The active case in New Mexico is approximately 50 miles from the Arizona border, and according to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, officials are in coordination with the New Mexico Livestock Board and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.
Officials said in a social media post, “There are still no cases of screwworm in Arizona. We remain prepared and vigilant, and we urge any livestock owners, pet owners, and other animal industry partners to continue to monitor animals and report any unusual wounds consistent with NWS to [email protected].”
The Santa Teresa port in New Mexico is set to be fully open Sept. 24. Only 750 head of cattle will be allowed to cross each day until full capacity is reached. The Douglas, Arizona, port was opened on Aug. 24.
Kylene Scott can be reached at 620-227-1804 or [email protected].
