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Screwworm cases surge to 99 across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona
Original: New World screwworm cases surge to 99 across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona
The number of New World screwworm cases has risen to 99 across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, according to Texas Public Radio. The parasitic fly's larvae infest the wounds of warm-blooded animals, posing a serious threat to livestock and wildlife. Officials and ranchers are monitoring the outbreak closely, as the pest's northward spread raises concerns for the cattle industry and animal health authorities in the region.
Why now: The sharp rise in cases of a destructive livestock parasite is raising alarm among ranchers and agricultural officials in the affected states.
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