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Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US
The New World screwworm fly has been detected in a Texas calf, marking the first U.S. case in decades. A 12-mile quarantine zone was established, and USDA officials emphasized containment efforts, including releasing sterile flies, to prevent mass infestation.
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