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Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune , as published by KXXV
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by Waco Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune, as published by KXXV Original story Read at the source Source published Jun 24, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway This is according to recent information from the Texas Animal Health Commission.
In Texas, a parasitic fly is affecting animals. The cause of its presence is being investigated. Small animals may have played a role in the infestation.
This is according to recent information from the Texas Animal Health Commission. Further details about the situation can be found through the Texas Animal Health Commission or other sources, including the impact on livestock and other animals in the state.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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