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Screwworm cases are rising in the US as the outbreak spreads beyond the initial contamination zones.

Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far, a significant increase from the first case detected in a calf in south Texas on 3 June. The growing number of infections has alarmed agricultural experts, who warn that a wider outbreak could have serious consequences for the Texas beef industry.

Of the 12 reported cases, 11 remain active and one is inactive, according to an update issued last Thursday by the US Department of Agriculture’s animal and plant health inspection service. The most recent case was reported on 12 June in Sutton countyin west Texas, where a sheep was discovered with the infection. Other cases have been identified in the Texas counties of Edwards, Tom Green, Gillespie, La Salle and Zavala, as well as in Lea county, New Mexico.

The infected animals include cattle, goats, sheep and one dog.

USDA officials are urging animal owners to watch for signs of screwworm infection, including draining or enlarging wounds, maggots or egg masses, unusual discomfort, and lesions around the nose, ears, genitals or umbilical area. Suspected cases should be reported immediately to help contain the spread of the parasite, the USDA said.

It added that despite the outbreak, the US food supply remained safe, as the screwworm does not infest meat, fruits, vegetables or other fruit products. [...]

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