US screwworm cases rise as outbreak spreads beyond initial contamination zones
Overview
Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far among cattle, goats, sheep and a dog in Texas and New Mexico
Screwworm cases are rising in the US as the outbreak spreads beyond the initial contamination zones.
Details
Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far, a significant increase from the first case detected in a calf in south Texas on 3 June. The growing number of infections has alarmed agricultural experts, who warn that a wider outbreak could have serious consequences for the Texas beef industry.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.