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PHOENIX \u2014 New World screwworm sounds terrifying \u2013 its larvae can actually eat living tissue in animals \u2013 but Arizona\u2019s top veterinarian says pet owners should be alert, not alarmed. <\/p>

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In our extended interview, State Veterinarian Dr. Ryan Wolker explains what this parasite does, why open wounds and thin-skinned areas like the eyes, nose and genitals are most at risk, and how it\u2019s affecting cattle and dogs just south of the border. He also breaks down what to watch for on your own pets and when it\u2019s time to call your vet.<\/p>

Dr. Wolker also takes us inside Arizona\u2019s quiet line of defense: Hundreds of fly traps set and tested since last August, with no New World screwworm detected in Arizona so far. He details how the federal government is ramping up sterile-fly releases along the border, why Arizona\u2019s climate helps but doesn\u2019t guarantee protection, and why early reporting from pet owners and ranchers is critical to keeping this parasite out of the state. <\/p>

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Watch the full interview in the player above to see what the state is doing behind the scenes \u2014 and the simple steps you can take to protect your animals.<\/i><\/b><\/p>

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