The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the first case of the New World screwworm in cattle in six decades. The parasite was found in a calf located in southern Texas, approximately 50 miles from the Mexico border, according to Brooke Rollins, the agriculture secretary. This finding raises concerns for the livestock industry.
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New World screwworm parasite detected in Texas calf
The USDA has confirmed the detection of the New World screwworm in a calf in Texas, marking the first case in 60 years. The discovery, made in southern Texas near the Mexico border, has raised concerns regarding the potential impact on the livestock industry.
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Alarm as once-eradicated flesh-eating parasite found in calf in Texas
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New World screwworm parasite detected in Texas calf
