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Flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US wildlife
Original: Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/20
US officials have confirmed the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been found in American wildlife, with reporting pointing to Texas. The detection raises concerns for livestock, deer and other animals, and revives memories of past eradication efforts. Agricultural authorities are expected to step up surveillance and containment measures as news spreads.
Why now: The parasite's return threatens US livestock and agriculture, making the official confirmation major news.
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- Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/o ct/21/new-world-screwworm-texas # Texas # UsNews # UsPolitics # Wildlife # WorldNews # Environment · theguardian_world_news@halo.nu · 5
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