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.

The USDA bans Mexican cattle imports after screwworm discovery, prompting Texas officials to warn about the parasite's threat ...

that in fact is maybe a bit of a warning sign ,” explains Rippey. While the heat isn’t entering the Corn Belt at key pollination time for the area, it’s a different story farther south.