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USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spreadThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday it had ⁠confirmed the ⁠first detection of flesh-eating parasite the New World screwworm in US wildlife in an ⁠elk in Pecos county, Texas.The elk was located on a game ⁠ranch and was reported after being harvested by a hunter, the ‌USDA said ‌in a statement. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/21/new-world-screwworm-texas" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

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