Flesh-eating parasite confirmed in Texas after 60 years
#Screwworm #TexasAgricultureA flesh-eating screwworm fly has reappeared in Texas after decades, confirmed in a calf near the Mexico border. Officials established a quarantine zone, releasing sterile flies to combat the parasite. The USDA is investing heavily to prevent infestation and protect livestock. read more
Screwworm Threat Creeps Toward Texas Border
#LivestockThreat #TexasAgricultureA cattle-killing screwworm is within 60 miles of Texas. Its larvae consume living animal tissue, risking fatal infections. Officials are boosting border surveillance and building a facility to produce sterile flies for population control. read more