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More cases of screwworm detected in Texas, raising concerns for the cattle industry

A fly's larvae parasite that was eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s has resurfaced In South Texas, posing a serious threat to livestock production. We report from a livestock inspection checkpoint.

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David Martin Davies
David Martin Davies is a veteran journalist with more than 30 years of experience covering Texas, the border and Mexico.

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