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'I was afraid': Starr County rancher says calf recovering from screwworm
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Jorge Vela , as published by ValleyCentral
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points More information can be found through ValleyCentral, which spoke with the calf's owner, Lucio E. The case is significant as it marks the first confirmed instance of this particular parasite in the area.
A newborn calf is on the mend after contracting a serious parasite. The animal's owner reports that it has been reunited with its mother and the rest of the herd, and is now healthy. Further details about the calf's condition and treatment are available from the source.
The case is significant as it marks the first confirmed instance of this particular parasite in the area. More information can be found through ValleyCentral, which spoke with the calf's owner, Lucio E. Gonzalez Jr, about the ordeal.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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