Texas wildlife officials are warning the state’s cattle industry to be on the lookout for a flesh-eating parasite that can be deadly for animals.

First, it was bird flu leading to a massive cull of chickens. Now, agricultural producers have another worry on the horizon, the possible return of the Screw Worm.

The Texas beef cattle herd grew slightly since January 2024, but the overall U.S. herd remains near its lowest numbers since ...