Burcum: Screwworm is back. Should Minnesota worry?
- Posted on June 23, 2026
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Burcum: Screwworm is back. Should Minnesota worry?
Cases of the flesh-eating parasite have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. The outbreak has implications for livestock producers, pet owners and, potentially, your grocery bill, columnist Jill Burcum writes.
