The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed on June 6, 2026, that a second case of the New World screwworm parasite has been identified in Texas. The parasite was found in a one-month-old calf located in Zavala County after the USDA tested a number of suspected cases.
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USDA confirms second case of screwworm fly in Texas
The USDA has confirmed a second case of the New World screwworm parasite in Texas, detected in a calf in Zavala County. The agency is working to contain and eradicate the outbreak.
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