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Flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

Concerns over the spread of the New World screwworm are growing after multiple new cases were confirmed on Monday, and as state and federal officials ramp up efforts to contain the parasite.

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As of June 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened More cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed. Officials say the parasite could devastate the nation's cattle industry.
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Left / center-leftNew screwworm cases raise concern for Texas cattle, beef prices

The Hill Home · Center-left · News report

CenterFlesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

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The Hill HomeNews report · Jun 9, 3:39 PM

New screwworm cases raise concern for Texas cattle, beef prices

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Concerns over the spread of the New World screwworm are growing after multiple new cases were confirmed on Monday, and as state and federal officials ramp up efforts to contain the parasite.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jun 9, 1:39 PM

Flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

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More cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed. Officials say the parasite could devastate the nation's cattle industry.

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Jun 9, 1:39 PM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

Jun 9, 3:39 PM: The Hill Home joined the source map.

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