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Screwworm Outbreak Hits Texas | Texas News
Thirty-one confirmed cases of the deadly New World screwworm have erupted across Texas, threatening livestock and wildlife with a flesh-eating parasite that burrows into open wounds. In response, Texas has imposed sweeping quarantines and banned animal movement in 21 counties, with emergency measures now active in five West Texas counties after a recent cattle infection. The state has escalated to Level Two emergency response, deploying 10 compliance teams, military support for sterile fly releases, drones, and traps to halt the outbreak. While no human cases have been reported, farmers and…
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