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HEALTHJun 8 · 23:06 UTCLOUISIANA ILLUMINATORGreg LaRose

Louisiana puts restrictions on animals entering state after screwworm reaches Texas

Louisiana has imposed restrictions on animals entering the state due to confirmed cases of the New World screwworm in Texas. Federal and state officials are monitoring the spread of the flesh-eating parasite, which poses a risk to livestock and wildlife, with five cases reported in the U.S. since its detection in Texas.

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