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Screwworm spreads to US wildlife in Texas, USDA says

ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley) By Rob Taub Oct 21, 2026 · 7:06 PM 0 views 0 comments

Screwworm spreads to US wildlife in Texas, USDA says — Image: ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can enter animals through open wounds and feed on living tissue.

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