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US Screwworm Control Delayed Amid Resurgence in Texas and Panama
Efforts to control the screwworm infestation in the United States are reportedly a year away from a permanent solution. The parasite has broken through US defenses, returning to Texas cattle, while cases have exploded in Panama, raising concerns about wider spread.
13 Jun, 14:00 — 14 Jun, 10:00
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bloombergHigh4d ago
US’s Screwworm Fix Is Still a Year Away, Risking More Spread - Bloomberg.com
US’s Screwworm Fix Is Still a Year Away, Risking More Spread Bloomberg.com
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How the screwworm broke through US defences and returned to Texas cattle
A successful programme that contained the parasite for decades began to fail in 2023 as cases exploded in Panama
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First report: bloomberg · 13 Jun, 14:00|Full coverage: 2 · 20h|Window: 20h
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