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Horse in New Mexico infected with screwworm before Mexico livestock imports resume

The Hill·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Horse in New Mexico infected with screwworm before Mexico livestock imports resume

A horse in Grant County, New Mexico, tested positive for New World screwworm on Thursday, the second confirmed case in the state, days before livestock imports from Mexico were set to resume. The Department of Agriculture confirmed the infection near the border, raising concerns about the pest's spread and the timing of reopening trade.

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