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Screwworm Parasite Spreads Beyond Texas, Threatens Farms
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating livestock parasite, has spread beyond Texas into New Mexico, threatening the U.S. cattle industry.
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New World screwworm, a flesh-eating livestock parasite, has spread beyond Texas into New Mexico, threatening the U.S. cattle industry.
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The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating livestock parasite, has been confirmed in Texas for the first time since 1966, triggering urgent quarantine.