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Screwworm Crisis Hits Animal Shelters | San Antonio News
Texas is in crisis as the New World screwworm, a deadly parasite not seen in the state for 60 years, threatens livestock and pets alike. Federal efforts to contain the outbreak have triggered sweeping animal movement bans, crippling shelters that rely on interstate adoptions and causing overcrowding and stress for rescued animals. With fewer homes and more animals in need, shelters are drowning under pressure — a situation worsened by limited funding, economic strain, and past disruptions like the pandemic. A bold plan to release sterile male flies offers hope, but for now, the ripple effects…
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