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New World screwworm infestations rise to 12 as parasite spreads in Texas

Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by David Martin Davies, Texas Public Radio, Houston Public Media · June 15, 2026 · 1 min read

The latest confirmed infestation was found in a sheep in Sutton County, adding to concerns that the flesh-eating parasite is spreading beyond South Texas.

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Category: local · Published: June 15, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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New World screwworm infestations rise to 12 as parasite spreads in Texas

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