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Texas officials race to prevent spread of New World screwworm

Texas Public Radio | By Brian Kirkpatrick
Published June 9, 2026 at 2:44 AM MDT

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announces measures to contain the spread of the New World screwworm parasite in Texas, a major concern for livestock production.

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