Flesh-eating screwworm detected in Texas

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 9:50

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New ‌World screwworm, a ​parasitic ​fly that eats ⁠warm-blooded animals ​alive, ​has been found in a ​calf ​in Texas, the ‌U.S. ⁠Department of Agriculture said ​on ​Wednesday ⁠evening, exposing ​the ​nation's ⁠cattle herd to ⁠a ​serious ​new threat.

 

-Reuters

 

 

 



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