The screwworm fly (GBG) continues to affect wildlife in Mexico. Authorities reported that two red deer in Tzucacab, Yucatán, were infected by larvae of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly, which feed on their wounds.
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According to the National Service of Health, Safety and Agri-Food Quality (SENASICA), there are seven wild specimens affected by GBG to date, including four in human care and three in the wild. The first case in red deer was recorded on August 28, 2025, and two new cases have been detected this year. Experts warn that, although most of the active cases are concentrated in cattle, the infestation in wildlife represents a greater risk of spread, since these animals do not receive constant health surveillance. Without control, the plague can spread to other species and regions. Other affected species include a broad-winged ...