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Screwworm infestation in the US
Gaining traction — growing article coverage and momentum.
Score
0.5
Velocity
▲ 2.0
Articles
5
Sources
2
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AI Overview
What happened: New World screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating cattle parasite, was detected in Texas on February 28, 2023. This is the first confirmed case in the U.S. since 1962, raising concerns about the already-strained U.S. cattle herd. The parasite was found in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas.
Market impact: The news sent shares of biotech companies Zoetis and Elanco Animal Health higher. Zoetis, which develops livestock vaccines, saw its stock price rise 2.5% on Thursday, while Elanco, a global animal health company, gained 3.5%. Traders anticipate increased demand for their products to combat the screwworm infestation.
What to watch next: On March 15, 2023, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will provide an update on the containment and eradication efforts. Additionally, investors will closely monitor the earnings reports of Zoetis (scheduled for April 25, 2023) and Elanco (scheduled for April 27, 2023) to gauge the impact of the screwworm outbreak on their financial performance.
Market impact: The news sent shares of biotech companies Zoetis and Elanco Animal Health higher. Zoetis, which develops livestock vaccines, saw its stock price rise 2.5% on Thursday, while Elanco, a global animal health company, gained 3.5%. Traders anticipate increased demand for their products to combat the screwworm infestation.
What to watch next: On March 15, 2023, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will provide an update on the containment and eradication efforts. Additionally, investors will closely monitor the earnings reports of Zoetis (scheduled for April 25, 2023) and Elanco (scheduled for April 27, 2023) to gauge the impact of the screwworm outbreak on their financial performance.
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Last UpdatedJun 04, 2026