The USDA confirmed the first US wildlife case of the deadly screwworm parasite in a Texas elk, urging hunters and ranchers to stay vigilant to prevent further spread.
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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. Continue reading...
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