State of Texas: Flesh-eating screwworm detected in Texas for first time in decades

Screwworm Threat Hits Texas – A dangerous parasite targeting livestock has been detected in South Texas for the first time in decades, triggering a rapid response from state and federal officials. Dylan McKim reports on efforts to contain the spread, concerns from agriculture leaders about the federal strategy, and what’s at stake for the state’s cattle industry. Listen to the State of Texas Podcast every week, wherever you get your pods: https://www.kxan.com/state-of-texas-podcast/ Stay informed about Texas politics and the latest from the weekly State of Texas show on our website, KXAN+ smart TV app and social media: https://www.kxan.com/state-of-texas https://www.kxan.com/watch-kxan-on-roku-apple-tv-amazon-fire-tv/ https://www.youtube.com/c/KXANAustinNews?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.facebook.com/KXANnews/ https://twitter.com/KXAN_News https://www.instagram.com/kxan_news