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New World screwworm confirmed in Texas wildlife and New Mexico cattle
Original: New World screwworm cases confirmed in wildlife in Texas, beef cow in New Mexico
The US Agriculture Department has confirmed New World screwworm in wildlife in Texas and in a beef cow in New Mexico, marking a concerning spread of the flesh-eating parasite within the United States. The detections raise alarm for the cattle industry, as screwworm infestations can kill livestock and threaten herds across the region, prompting closer monitoring and containment efforts.
Why now: The first confirmed detection of the parasite in US wildlife signals a threat to livestock and the beef industry.
US Department of AgricultureTexasNew MexicoNew World screwworm
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