<p>The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported three new cases of screwworm infections on June 6 and 7, bringing the total to five cases in the United States. One case involves a dog in New Mexico, which may have contracted the infection after traveling to Texas or Mexico. The other four cases were found in calves in Texas, specifically two in Zavala County and two in La Salle County.</p><p>Concerns regarding the resurgence of screwworms have primarily focused on the potential threat to livestock, particularly cattle. The USDA estimates that if the flies cause significant outbreaks, the financial impact could reach $732 million annually for Texas producers and $1.8 billion for the state's economy.</p>
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Screwworm Cases Reported in the US, Human Risk Considered Low
The USDA has confirmed five cases of screwworm infections in the US, with one case involving a dog and the others in calves in Texas. The resurgence of these flies poses a significant risk to livestock and could have substantial economic implications for the cattle industry in Texas.
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