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New World Screwworm Found in Texas Cattle

Updated 2026-06-04 17:35 UTC 1 source Negative

A New World screwworm has been discovered for the first time in U.S. livestock since the 1960s, prompting concerns about potential spread and control efforts.

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Scientific American

A flesh-eating New World screwworm was just found in a Texas cow—here’s what to know

This marks the first case of the New World screwworm in U.S. livestock since the parasite was eliminated in the country in the 1960s

2026-06-04 16:45 UTC