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Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas elk, a US first
Original: Hunter-killed elk in Texas reveals first US wildlife case of flesh-eating screwworm
An elk killed by a hunter in Texas has tested positive for New World screwworm, the first detection of the flesh-eating parasite in US wildlife. The parasite's larvae infest open wounds of warm-blooded animals and can be fatal. The finding raises concern for livestock and wildlife across the region.
Why now: The first confirmed US wildlife case of a dangerous livestock parasite signals a potential threat to animals and agriculture.
TexasNew World screwwormelkUS Department of Agriculture
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