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New World Screwworm in Cattle: Symptoms & Treatment | FBN
USDA confirmed 15 New World screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico as of June 2026. Learn the symptoms, what to do if you suspect it, and how to report a case.
Yaodong Hu is a data scientist at FBN. His daily work involves analyzing real-world farm data that can help farmers optimize their yields and profits by making more informed, data-driven crop management decisions. Yaodong was previously a research assistant in quantitative genetics and statistics at the University of Wisconsin, where he also received his doctoral degree. Yaodong earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree in animal science from the China Agricultural University in Beijing, China.
USDA confirmed 15 New World screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico as of June 2026. Learn the symptoms, what to do if you suspect it, and how to report a case.
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