They Fear the Return of the Bacterium “Eats Meat” in Florida: What Is It and How to Protect You?

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services alerted the state to the possibility of returning an ancient carnivorous plague that previously struck the state. It would be the New World sweeper worm, a parasite that is extremely dangerous to pets, livestock and all wildlife. Wiltor Simpson, Florida's Agriculture Commissioner and in conjunction with the Fdacs, called on all veterinarians, livestock producers and animal health profes…