The New World screwworm has been detected in a cow in Texas, marking the first occurrence in U.S. livestock since the parasite was eradicated in the 1960s.
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First Case of New World Screwworm Found in Texas Cow Since 1960s
The New World screwworm has reappeared in U.S. livestock, with a confirmed case in a Texas cow. This is significant as it is the first detection of the parasite since its elimination in the 1960s.
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A flesh-eating New World screwworm was just found in a Texas cow—here’s what to know
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First Case of New World Screwworm Found in Texas Cow Since 1960s