Flesh-Eating Fly Found in Texas Calf Raises Livestock Concerns

Officials have confirmed the discovery of New World screwworm in a Texas calf, marking the return of a dangerous parasite that agricultural authorities eliminated from the United States during the 1960s.

The parasitic insect, known for consuming living tissue, represents a significant danger to livestock operations nationwide. Agricultural experts are closely monitoring the situation as the cattle industry faces potential widespread impacts from this unwelcome reappearance.