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Flesh-eating screwworms spread to a third US state
Original: Flesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since par
New World screwworms, parasitic flies whose larvae eat living tissue, have now been detected in a third US state, with pets among the animals attacked. The USDA says it has confirmed 74 animal cases since the parasite crossed into the United States from Mexico in June, raising concern among pet owners, livestock producers and health officials as the outbreak continues to expand northward.
Why now: The parasite's spread into a new state and its attacks on household pets is alarming and timely news for American pet owners and farmers.
USDANew World screwwormTexasNew MexicoArizona
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- Flesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since parasitic flies invaded in June. # arizona # health # livestock # mexico # new -mexico # nws # parasites # pets # screwworm # texas # usda https://… · StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com · 11
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