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Screwworm Fly Detected in Texas After Eradication Efforts in the U.S.

The screwworm fly has been detected in Texas, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. This is the first detection since the pest was largely eradicated in the U.S., and officials noted that while the larvae threaten livestock, they do not infest food.

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The screwworm fly has been detected in Texas, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. This is the first detection since the pest was largely eradicated in the U.S., and officials noted that while the larvae threaten livestock, they do not infest food.

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Original Headline

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in U.S.

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Screwworm Fly Detected in Texas After Eradication Efforts in the U.S.