In Laredo, Texas, local officials are taking steps to increase animal surveillance. This move is in response to a detection of the New World screwworm in a neighboring location. The parasite was found in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, which is just across the border from Laredo.
As a result, officials in Laredo are launching enhanced surveillance efforts to monitor animals in the area. Further details about the situation and the actions being taken are available from local news sources, including KGNS.
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