<p>USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spread</p><p>The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday it had confirmed the first detection of flesh-eating parasite the New World screwworm in US wildlife in an elk in Pecos county, Texas.</p><p>The elk was located on a game ranch and was reported after being harvested by a hunter, the USDA said in a statement.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/21/new-world-screwworm-texas">Continue reading...</a>
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Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife
<p>USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spread</p><p>The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday it had confirmed the first detection of flesh-eating parasite the New World screwworm in US wildlife in an elk in Pecos county, Texas.</p><p>The elk was located on a game ranch and was reported after being harvested by a hunter, the USDA said in a statement.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/21/new-world-screwworm-texas">Continue reading...</a>