New World screwworm fly detected in Texas calf; Colorado activates cattle protection measures
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Judith Kohler
Summary
The New World screwworm fly has been confirmed in a calf in La Pryor, Texas — the first U.S. case in several years. The parasite's larvae feed on animal flesh, threatening livestock. Texas established a 12-mile quarantine zone, and Colorado has activated plans to protect its cattle industry from the invasive pest.
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bskyNew World screwworm fly detected in Texas calf; Colorado activates cattle protection measuresdenverpost.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledThe first case reported in the U.S. for several years involves a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas, about 50 miles from the Mexico border, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
The Texas state veterinarian established a 12-mile quarantine zone that prohibits the movement of any warm-blooded animal without an inspection.
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