New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, stoking fresh cattle fears

Jun 4, 2026 · 12:02 PM UTC · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 8 views

A deadly cattle pest called New World screwworm has been found in Texas, 60 years after it was effectively eradicated in the United States. Why it matters : The U.S. beef herd is already the smallest it's been in 75 years, and retail prices for the staple protein are at record highs. Catch up quick: The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the case in Zavala County, Texas, late Wednesday and launched an emergency response. The industry long feared an infestation in the United States after th

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