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flag U.S. halts live animal imports from Mexico as flesh-eating screwworm flies approach Texas.

flag A parasitic fly called screwworm, which embeds larvae into the flesh of animals and humans, is approaching Texas from Mexico. flag This has prompted the U.S. to suspend live animal imports from Mexico, fearing a significant impact on the livestock industry and potential spikes in meat prices. flag The last major outbreak in the 1950s took decades to control, and similar efforts may be required if the screwworm re-enters the U.S.

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