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Post from June 7, 2026

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The United States confirmed a case of New World screwworm in Texas, marking the first detection in the state in decades and raising concerns for the livestock industry reut.rs

Flesh-eating parasite confirmed in Texas cattle
Flesh-eating parasite confirmed in Texas cattle

A New World screwworm has been confirmed in a calf in Texas, threatening the U.S. livestock indsutry and beef prices.

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