HEALTHJun 13 · 16:57 UTCFOX NEWS

Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas calf as ranchers brace for possible spread

The New World Screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in a Texas calf, prompting USDA action to prevent spread. Federal officials reported six cases by June 11, with measures including sterile male fly releases and quarantine zones. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticized the USDA's response, citing the pest's rapid advance from Mexico.

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