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The screwworm parasite continues to spread in Texas, threatening cattle and wildlife

Texas Public Radio | By David Martin Davies
Published June 25, 2026 at 2:08 PM MDT

The New World screwworm continues to spread across Texas and threatens the cattle industry. Fighting the spread depends on the cooperation of ranchers, but they are suspicious of the government.

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David Martin Davies is a veteran journalist with more than 30 years of experience covering Texas, the border and Mexico.
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