Flesh-eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense
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https://theconversation.com/flesh-eating-screwworm-is-spreading-in-the-us-threatening-livestock-and-wildlife-hunters-can-be-the-first-line-of-defense-292891
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Over 100 screwworm cases have appeared in US animals in 2026, including in elk. How America’s 11.5 million hunters can help find these parasites and contain the spread.
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