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Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife
USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spread The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday it had confirmed the first detection of the flesh-eating parasite…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first detection of the New World screwworm, a flesh‑eating parasite, in U.S. wildlife after finding it in an elk from Pecos County, Texas. USDA officials warned hunters and ranchers to remain vigilant and report any signs to help prevent further spread of the parasite.
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