Scientists are expressing concerns that current eradication efforts may not effectively contain the spread of the new world screwworm, a parasitic infestation moving into the United States. Conservationists monitoring illegal cattle movement in remote areas of Central America have recently observed wildlife infected with the screwworm, indicating a potential risk for its spread into the US. Experts suggest that efforts to push the infestation back south could take several years.
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Experts Highlight Concerns Over Potential Spread of New World Screwworm in the US
Scientists are worried that the new world screwworm may spread into the US, as recent observations in Central America show infected wildlife. Current eradication efforts may face challenges, and experts indicate that reversing the infestation could take years.
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Experts warn of ways screwworm could spread in the US and new difficulties in keeping it at bay
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Experts Highlight Concerns Over Potential Spread of New World Screwworm in the US