HOUSTON — Another case of the dangerous New World screwworm has been confirmed in the Mexican border state of Nuevo Leon. The deadly parasite was detected in a cow in Montemorelos, less than 170 miles southwest of the Texas border.

The top agriculture official in Texas warned that this is another reminder that "time is of the essence" to protect the Texas cattle industry.

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"The time is now for our state and federal partners to get on board with the deployment of pesticide bait, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said. "This isn’t just a livestock issue; it’s about protecting Texas jobs, rural communities, and our agricultural lifeblood."

Two weeks ago, another screwworm case was confirmed in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León —

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