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The flesh-eating pest that once cost ranchers millions is back
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Seth Millstein for Sentient via Stacker , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This is the first time the screwworm has been found in US cattle since 1982.
A parasitic fly that was previously eradicated from American cattle herds has been detected in the US. The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating pest, was found in several animals. The affected animals include three cows, one dog, and a goat.
This is the first time the screwworm has been found in US cattle since 1982. Further details on this development are available from KOSA CBS7, including information on the response to the detection of the screwworm and its potential impact on the cattle industry.
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Category: local Published: June 21, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A parasitic fly that was previously eradicated from American cattle herds has been detected in the US. The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating pest, was found in several animals. The affected animals…
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