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New World Screwworm Update: What Horse Owners Need to Know
June 23, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
The ongoing New World screwworm outbreak poses a threat to horses in the U.S. and across Central and South America. Learn more about the outbreak’s current status and how to protect your horses.
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