New World screwworm fly reappears in Texas, threatening U.S. cattle industry for first time in 50+ years
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The New World screwworm fly has reappeared in the United States for the first time in over 50 years, with a confirmed infestation of its flesh-eating larvae found in a calf in south Texas. This poses a significant threat to the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry, particularly Texas which is home to $17 billion worth of cattle. Federal and state officials had been working to prevent the parasite from reaching Texas, and the discovery has triggered containment and eradication efforts.
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Federal and state officials had been working to keep the parasite from reaching Texas, home to $17 billion worth of the nation's cattle, making it the industry's N
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