News Release
May 27, 2025
Unfounded Rumors Circulating about New World Screwworm in Missouri
No confirmed or suspected cases have been identified in Missouri.
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Unfounded rumors are circulating regarding New World Screwworm in Missouri. To date, the Missouri Department of Agriculture and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received no notification of New World Screwworm detection in Missouri. Missouri Department of Agriculture works closely with USDA on animal health issues.
Any outlets publishing articles containing false or unfounded information are asked to remove the erroneous information immediately.
Missouri is the proud home to a strong and vibrant beef industry. By sales, cattle and calves are Missouri's 2nd top agricultural product accounting for 20% of farm cash receipts. Additionally, Missouri ranks 3rd nationally for number of beef cows.
For the latest information regarding New World Screwworm, please visit USDA’s APHIS website.
For more information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Program, visit agriculture.mo.gov/animals/health/
For more information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture, visit the Department online at Agriculture.Mo.Gov.