A case of New World screwworm has been reported in South Texas, which, if confirmed, would mark the first breach of the US-Mexico border by these flies. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on social media that a sample is currently undergoing confirmatory testing at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The USDA stated that updates will be provided once results are available and that personnel have been activated to work with local partners. Concerns regarding the potential detection of screwworms have been growing within the US cattle industry.
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New World screwworm infection reported in South Texas
The USDA has reported a potential case of New World screwworm in South Texas, which would be the first confirmed instance of these flies crossing the US-Mexico border. A sample is undergoing testing, and the USDA is coordinating with local partners.
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Flesh-eating screwworm infection detected in South Texas, USDA says
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New World screwworm infection reported in South Texas
