USDA Moves to Stop New World Screwworm From Spreading in Texas
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced containment measures Monday after New World screwworm parasites were detected in Texas livestock.
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced containment measures Monday after New World screwworm parasites were detected in Texas livestock.

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