Episode

New World screwworm found in calf in Texas

Podcast: Morning Edition
Published: Jun 5, 2026
Duration seconds: 156
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Summary

A case of New World screwworm has been found in a calf in Texas. The flesh-eating fly, which was eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s, poses a major threat to the cattle industry.