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Texas on alert as flesh-eating parasite infects more animals, threatening industry
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA cow grazes in a field a day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that New World screwworm was detected in a Texas calf, near Crystal City (Reuters)Two new cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, bringing the total to four and highlighting a persistent threat to the state's cattle industry. The screwworm, a fly whose larvae consume live flesh, was identified in a calf and a dog in La Salle and Andrews counties, hundreds of miles apart. This re-emergence follows the pest's elimination from the U.S. in the 1960s and its detection in Mexico late in 2024, after decades of containment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is actively working to eradicate the pest, addressing immediate cases while pursuing broader eradication efforts. The USDA's strategy includes breeding sterile male flies to prevent reproduction and plans to increase sterile fly production and construct a new factory in Texas. In fullA parasite that devours living flesh is spreading in Texas—and officials are racing to stop itThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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pbs.org
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its U.S. reappearance
The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century, with an infestation from its flesh-eating larvae…
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eu.usatoday.com
A flesh-eating screwworm is in the US. How worried should we be?
As New World screwworm enters the U.S. for the first time in decades, we should be vigilant but not panic, experts told USA TODAY.
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rnz.co.nz
Deadly screwworm parasite detected in Texas
US farmers and officials are worried about the arrival of screwworm in Texas after a calf was found with the flesh-eating parasite.
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency move
Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the southern end of Panama.
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Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been confirmed in Texas. This new detection is just miles from the first U.S. case in decades. The parasite deposits eggs…
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malaymail.com
US reports second case of dangerous livestock pest
WASHINGTON, June 6 — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it has detected a second case of a dangerous livestock pest whose flesh-eating larvae can kill…
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cnbc.com
U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports
New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.
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hindustantimes.com
Texas screwworm crisis: Discovery of flesh-eating parasite raises urgent questions
USDA has identified a second case of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas on Saturday, just days after a first occurrence in a one-year-old calf
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yaleclimateconnections.org
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US » Yale Climate Connections
Yale Climate Connections is a nonpartisan, multimedia service providing daily broadcast radio programming and original web-based reporting, commentary, and analysis on the issue…
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apnews.com
A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as 2 far-flung screwworm cases are found
Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation’s…
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thestar.com
Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
KERVILLE, Texas (AP) — Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that could potentially
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independent.co.uk
A parasite that devours living flesh is spreading in Texas
Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation’s…
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medpagetoday.com
Flesh-Eating Cattle Parasite Spreads Beyond Texas as New Screwworm Cases Are Found
Scientists expect a handful of new cases could pop up in the coming days and weeks
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Texas on alert as flesh-eating parasite infects more animals, threatening industry
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koreatimes.co.kr
What to know about flesh-eating screwworm and its reappearance in US - The Korea Times
The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than half a century, as officials race...
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upi.com
USDA confirms two more cases of flesh-eating screwworm - UPI.com
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the United States' food supply is not at risk after confirming two more cases of the New World screwworm.
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gulfnews.com
Flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Scientists warn of more cases as officials track first New Mexico infection