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A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, posing a threat to the U.S. cattle industry. The USDA is deploying sterile male fly programs and medications to contain the outbreak, while scientists caution vigilance may lead to more reported cases.
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