The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed two additional cases of the New World screwworm in Texas, located hundreds of miles apart. This development highlights the challenges in controlling the spread of this pest, which poses a risk to the nation's cattle industry.
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USDA Confirms Additional Cases of New World Screwworm in Texas
The USDA has reported two new cases of the New World screwworm in Texas, indicating the ongoing difficulty in managing the pest's spread. The confirmed cases are situated hundreds of miles apart, raising concerns for the cattle industry.
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WATCH: Rollins holds update as USDA confirms more screwworm cases, including 1 outside Texas
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USDA Confirms Additional Cases of New World Screwworm in Texas