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USDA confirms first New World screwworm detection in US wildlife
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed New World screwworm in an elk on a game ranch in Pecos County, Texas, marking the first detection of the flesh-eating parasite in US wildlife. The case was reported after a hunter harvested the elk. The agency urged hunters and ranchers to stay alert to help prevent its spread.
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What to know
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The affected elk was on a game ranch in Pecos County, Texas; the case was reported after it was harvested.
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USDA urged hunters and ranchers to remain vigilant and help stop the parasite’s spread.
Why it matters
The finding is relevant to hunters and ranchers, whom USDA urged to help prevent the parasite’s spread.
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