Deadly Screwworm Parasite Spreads in US, Officials Ramp Up Response
The deadly screwworm parasite has spread in the United States with three new cases confirmed, prompting officials to ramp up their response efforts. This flesh-eating pest, which affects livestock, has led to new rules in the Southern US to combat its spread.
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As Screwworm Cases Mount, U.S. Officials Ramp Up Response
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Department of Agriculture ays new cases in Texas and New Mexico as officials move to combat parasite’s spread The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm – two more in Texas and the other in New Mexico, according to the agency’s animal health arm. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said the two Texas cases affected a calf in La Salle county and a goat in Gillespie county. Continue reading...
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The fly has been detected in a calf in La Salle County, Texas, a goat in Gillespie County, Texas, and a dog in New Mexico, according to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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