Authorities lock down Texas area where screwworm found

A flesh-eating screwworm is back in the U.S. Experts have found New World screwworm larvae in a South Texas calf, marking the first confirmed U.S. case in decades. Straight Arrow News A flesh-eating parasite known as screwworm has been confirmed in a calf on a South Texas farm.This is the first confirmed case on a U.S. farm in decades, prompting federal and state officials to take action.Officials have halted animal movement in a 12.4-mile radius and are inspecting livestock to prevent the paras