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USDA Confirms New Screwworm Cases in Texas
The USDA has confirmed two new cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in Texas, marking the first time the parasite has been detected there since it was eradicated decades ago.
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The Hill
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday said two additional cases of New World screwworm were detected in Texas days after authorities discovered the flesh-eating parasite returned to the Lone Star State for the first time in decades. One reported case of an infested calf occurred in La Sa
2026-06-08 15:19 UTC