IARN – The New World Screwworm is once again drawing attention as it creeps closer to the U.S. border. While it hasn’t been found in the United States, recent cases further south have raised red flags across the livestock industry. Because this flesh-eating parasite can infect any warm-blooded animal, the threat goes well beyond cattle and wildlife. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the USDA are working proactively to keep the pest out of the country and prevent a repeat of the devastating outbreaks seen decades ago.
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