Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife
22 Oct 2026, 05:30 AM

Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife

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USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spreadThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday it had ⁠confirmed the ⁠first detection ​of flesh-eating parasite the New World screwworm in US wildlife in an ⁠elk in Pecos county, Texas.The elk was located on a game ⁠ranch and was reported after being harvested by ​a hunter, the ‌USDA said ‌in a statement. Continue reading...
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