EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 25 MIN
Screwworm cases in South Texas trigger emergency
from The Source · host David Martin Davies
Two cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in the U.S. — in Zavala County. The parasite, carried by flies, targets the live flesh of warm-blooded animals, including cattle, pets, wildlife and humans, causing severe wounds or death. Spread of the New World screwworm could have a major economic impact on the cattle industry.
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