Texas finds 2 new cases of screwworm, a flesh-eating cattle parasite
Texas officials have confirmed two new cases of the New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite that affects livestock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is actively working to contain the spread through research and sterile fly production.
Why it matters
The screwworm is a major threat to the agricultural industry, and containment is essential to prevent widespread livestock loss and economic damage.
1 of 5 | A rancher arrives for a news conference with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville, Texas, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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