The US Department of Agriculture announced that New World screwworm has been detected in a calf in Texas. This marks the first case of the screwworm in the United States in 60 years.
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New World Screwworm Detected in Texas Calf
The US Department of Agriculture reported the detection of New World screwworm in a Texas calf, the first occurrence in the country in six decades. The agency is monitoring the situation closely.
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First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?
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New World Screwworm Detected in Texas Calf