Two cases of the New World screwworm, a costly pest that has devastated livestock producers and wildlife in the past, were found in northern Mexico in recent weeks, but the fly has yet to make it into New Mexico.

“It’s terrifying,” said Bronson Corn, New Mexico Cattle Growers Association president. “The chances of it ever crossing from the border on livestock is little to none, especially since the border between the United States and Mexico is shut down. But the wildlife aspect of it is quite concerning.”

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