The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to contain the New World screwworm fly after it was discovered in a calf near the Mexican border. This finding comes despite ongoing efforts to prevent the parasite from entering the U.S.
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USDA investigates New World screwworm fly discovery in Texas
The USDA is addressing the discovery of the New World screwworm fly in Texas, found in a calf close to the Mexican border. This incident occurs amid ongoing efforts to keep the parasite out of the United States.
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