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The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating pest thought to be eradicated, has made a deadly comeback in Texas — prompting the USDA to deploy millions in emergency funding to universities and labs across the state to deploy cutting-edge tech like AI, drones, and sterile insect techniques to hunt it down before it spreads. Farmers, pet owners, and wildlife watchers are urged to report any suspicious wounds immediately — don’t move the animal — and call the right agency: Texas Animal Health Commission for livestock/pets, or Texas Parks and Wildlife for wildlife. This isn’t just about bugs — it’s about protecting America’s livestock industry and public health.

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