The flesh-eating parasite had been largely eradicated, but now authorities are racing to contain an outbreak
A horse in southern Texas has been infected with the New World screwworm, marking the first US equine infection as health authorities race to contain an outbreak of the flesh-eating parasite.
The pest was discovered on the hind limb of a working ranch horse in Presidio county, according to a statement on Thursday from US Equestrian Foundation.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/10/texas-horse-screwworm-infection
Author : Uwa Ede-Osifo
Publish date : 2026-09-11 02:00:00
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