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New World screwworm detected in El Paso County dog

New World screwworm detected in El Paso County dog
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New World screwworm has been detected in El Paso County, according to Texas State Representative Mary Gonzalez. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the case was detected in a dog on Tuesday. New World screwworm flies lay eggs in wounds or openings in living tissue. Af...

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