Ranchers and vets say this $4 treatment for cattle will help them beat back flesh-eating screwworm
A flesh-eating parasitic fly is once again threatening the nation’s livestock, after being eradicated from the U.S. six decades ago.
Last updated: 2026-06-13 15:00:14 ET
A flesh-eating parasitic fly is once again threatening the nation’s livestock, after being eradicated from the U.S. six decades ago.
The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.
Department of Agriculture ays new cases in Texas and New Mexico as officials move to combat parasite’s spreadThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
Up to $1.8 billion in losses
SCREWWORM IS HERE, Flesh Eating Pest INVADES America
Governor issued disaster declaration as agencies move to stop spread of parasite, including release of sterile fliesA second case of the flesh-eating ...
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
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