Not to Alarm Anyone, but Flesh-Eating Screwworms Have Entered the US
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The USDA has confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in the United States in decades, found in a calf in South Texas. This parasitic fly poses a significant threat to the livestock industry, prompting concerns about potential economic damage.
Why it matters
The re-emergence of this parasite could cause severe harm to the US cattle industry and requires immediate containment to prevent widespread infestation.
Photograph: Ramdan Fatoni/Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story A case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in South Texas, the US Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday night. It marks the first detected breach of the US-Mexico border by the ravenous flesh-eating flies , which have been making their way up through Central America for the past several years.
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