CBP Intensifies Fight Against the New World Screwworm in Texas
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal partners, is intensifying efforts to eradicate the New World screw-worm fly in Texas and New Mexico. This pest poses a serious threat to livestock, wildlife, pets, and occasionally humans. As of August 16, the USDA confirmed 47 cases, with 46 in Texas and one in New Mexico. CBP has facilitated the shipment of sterile flies from Panama to various airports in Texas to disrupt the pest's reproductive cycle. Authorities urge livestock owners to report any suspicious cases to animal health officials.
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