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A flesh-eating parasite has arrived in the US. Can we stop it?

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A flesh-eating parasite that the United States spent decades eradicating, and even longer trying to keep at bay, has now shown up in Texas. A flesh-eating parasite has arrived in the US. Can we stop it? Why one infected calf has America’s beef industry on edge. Federal officials confirmed this week that New World screwworm, a fly whose larvae burrow into living tissue, had been found in a 3-week-o...
As this article highlights, the return of screwworms to the United States poses a significant threat to livestock and agriculture in affected regions. The infestation has raised concerns about potential economic impacts and the need for swift action by government agencies and veterinarians. However, it's important to consider the historical context behind this outbreak: the initial eradication program in the 1930s was so successful that screwworms were declared extinct within U.S. borders. This ...