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Flesh-eating screwworm could drive up cost of beef if not contained
A flesh-eating screwworm has reappeared in the U.S. after over 50 years, detected in southwest Texas and affecting a calf. The Department of Agriculture is taking immediate action to contain the parasite, which could increase beef costs if left unchecked.
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