Rio Grande Valley Officials Meet in Weslaco Over Flesh Eating Parasite Threat
· Texas Border Business
Officials from the Rio Grande Valley met in Weslaco to address the threat of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite nearing the Texas border. The Texas Animal Health Commission reported confirmed cases in northern Mexico, prompting increased vigilance among local ranchers and animal owners. The parasite, which can infect livestock and, in rare instances, humans, was eradicated in the U.S. in 1966 but remains a concern due to its resurgence in Mexico. Authorities urged residents to report unusual wounds in animals and emphasized the importance of early detection and rapid response to prevent its spread into Texas.
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