Second Texas Screwworm Case Confirmed; Canada Restricts Livestock Imports

U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case in Texas of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite.

• The USDA said the U.S. food supply remains safe despite the detections.

• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it will temporarily restrict imports of livestock from affected areas of the U.S.

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