US Officials Confirm New World Screwworm Detection in Texas Calf Prompting Immediate Quarantine

The United States Department of Agriculture confirmed the return of the New World screwworm in a calf in Zavala County, Texas.Authorities have enacted strict quarantine zones and movement controls to prevent the parasite from spreading beyond the local area.Federal and state leaders, including Brooke Rollins and Greg Abbott, are coordinating eradication efforts to protect the cattle industry.Government officials are utilizing lessons from previous eradication campaigns to contain the parasite before it impacts the food supply.
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