A calf in La Pryor, Texas, was found infested with screwworm, prompting a containment response from US and Texas officials, with no other cases detected yet.
The New World screwworm fly, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in LaPryor, Texas, marking its first U.S. appearance since 1966. A quarantine zone is in effect, and the USDA is releasing sterile flies to prevent infestation of the cattle industry.
The New World screwworm fly has been confirmed in south Texas, marking the first time in decades the parasite has threatened the U.S. cattle industry. A quarantine zone is in place, and efforts are underway to prevent mass infestation.
A case of the New World screwworm has been confirmed in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, marking the first detected breach of the US-Mexico border by the flesh-eating flies. The USDA is implementing control measures, including quarantine zones and sterile fly releases.
A potential New World screwworm case has been reported in South Texas, marking the first suspected breach of the US-Mexico border by the parasite. Samples are undergoing confirmatory testing by the USDA, which has deployed personnel and is working with local partners.
A potential New World screwworm case has been reported in South Texas, marking a possible breach of the US-Mexico border. Samples are being tested by the USDA, while officials work to contain the threat to livestock.
SpaceX's Starship test flight was delayed due to a ground system issue. Firefly Aerospace expanded its Texas facilities. Isar Aerospace may assist Canadian launch firms. Zenk Space raised funding, and SpaceX filed for an IPO.
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A South Texas medical examiner believes heatstroke may have led to the death of six people thought to be immigrants who were found on Sunday afternoon inside a argo train carriage at a Union Pacific rail depot near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. The people were found on Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesman for the Laredo Police Department. Police and fire crews arrived at the scene soon after. They confirmed that there were six people dead,...
