HEALTHJun 4 · 10:24 UTCABC NEWS

WATCH: Flesh-eating screwworm detected in Texas for 1st time in decades

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported the New World screwworm fly has been detected in South Texas, marking the first time in decades the parasite has threatened the cattle industry. The parasite is described as flesh-eating and poses a risk to livestock.

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