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USDA confirms second case of New World screwworm

todayJune 5, 2026

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The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm. This detection was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, less than 6 miles from the first incident.  The USDA says it has intensified sterile fly operations, and two million sterile screwworm flies will be dispersed […]

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Written by: Leah Jones

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