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Rollins warns ranchers face 'really scary time' as flesh-eating screwworm resurfaces in Texas cattle

A second Texas case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm has been confirmed, raising concerns for cattle ranchers.
Rollins says sterile flies are being dropped weekly to defeat the screwworm spread in Texas.
Rollins linked the outbreak to border policies and cattle movement from Central America.
Officials say the screwworm poses low risk to humans, with no major food supply impact anticipated.
Two confirmed cases in Texas have prompted ongoing containment and monitoring efforts.
The USDA is coordinating a response to protect U.S. livestock and the food supply.
Rollins warned about the parasite’s incursion near the U.S. border and the Darién Gap.
The parasite is a colonial threat, capable of damaging cattle herds if not contained.
The public was urged to report suspicious cases to help containment efforts.
Officials say the parasite's reemergence has implications for border and animal health policies.

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