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AZGFD: September 29, 2026 screwworm warning
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Arizona wildlife agency warning confirming the September 17 Grant County horse case, approximately 50 miles from the Arizona border, and no detections in Arizona as of the September 29 release. Explains the parasite, wildlife reporting and response.
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