The New World screwworm fly, a parasite with flesh-eating larvae, has been detected in Texas cattle for the first time since 1966. This marks the third appearance of the fly in the U.S. and has prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a quarantine zone around the affected calf. Officials are deploying sterile flies and traps to prevent a widespread infestation, recalling past eradication efforts that cost millions. AI
RANK_REASON Detection of a significant agricultural pest in a new region, prompting regulatory action. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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