USDA: Suspected case of screwworm in South Texas would be first case in U.S. if confirmed - The Texas Tribune
The USDA has confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in the United States, found in a calf in South Texas. Officials are monitoring the situation closely to prevent the spread of the parasite, which poses a significant threat to the livestock industry.
Why it matters
An outbreak of screwworm could cause severe economic damage to the US cattle industry and requires immediate agricultural intervention.
McALLEN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday confirmed the country’s first case of New World screwworm — the parasitic fly poised to harm the state’s $15 billion cattle industry — in South Texas.
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