What to know about the New World screwworm
This brief report highlights concerns in Texas regarding the potential return of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite. It notes the historical damage caused by the pest in the 1960s and 70s.
Why it matters
The re-emergence of agricultural and biological threats poses significant risks to public health and the livestock economy.
Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told residents to brace themselves for an “extraordinarily challenging summer.” A flesh-eating parasite that did hundreds of millions of dollars of damage across the state in the 1960s and ’70s, one that had... [12772 chars]
The report is a factual summary of a public health warning issued by a government official.
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