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New World screwworm found in US wildlife, raising fears of future human infection, sustained damage to the beef industry

Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 1:53 PM · 1 min read
New World screwworm found in US wildlife, raising fears of future human infection, sustained damage to the beef industry — First Coast News Life JAX, Ponte Vedra Beach Community news
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A parasitic fly that could be deadly to cattle and humans has been found in wildlife in the U.S. for the first time.

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