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Texas Governor Launches Team to Combat Screwworm Crisis

6/26/2025

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has launched a New World Screwworm Response Team to tackle the alarming spread of this dangerous parasite from Mexico, which poses a significant threat to livestock and wildlife. With 1,800 cases reported, Texas is halting cattle imports and plans to establish a sterile fly production facility, while urging ranchers to stay vigilant and deploying traps to combat the crisis.

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Story summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has launched a New World Screwworm Response Team to tackle the alarming spread of this dangerous parasite from Mexico, which poses a significant threat to livestock and wildlife. With 1,800 cases reported, Texas is halting cattle imports and plans to establish a sterile fly production facility, while urging ranchers to stay vigilant and deploying traps to combat the crisis.