A flesh-eating parasite that feeds on warm-blooded animals has been detected in the US for the first time since 1966.
According to the BBC, the parasite was first observed in Mexico and has now spread to North America.
The first confirmed case was reported in La Pryor, Texas, about 48 km from the Mexican border. Farmers fear the disease could reduce livestock numbers and increase meat prices.
The parasite can infect humans, but the risk is very low. Infection mainly occurs during transportation of sick animals. The USDA has established a 20 km quarantine zone.
