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Second flesh-eating screwworm infection reported in cattle in Texas

Governor issued disaster declaration as agencies move to stop spread of parasite, including release of sterile flies A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm fly has been confirmed in Texas by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA),…

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A second instance of flesh-eating screwworm infection has been identified in Texas cattle. This development follows an initial case discovered in a young calf, prompting a swift response to contain the parasite's spread.

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