Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is combating the New World screwworm, a parasite threatening the cattle industry, particularly in Texas. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited a ranch where the pest was first detected and blamed the Biden administration for its resurgence. Democrats counter that cuts to agricultural funding under Trump are to blame. The USDA plans to invest over $1 billion to contain the screwworm, including $750 million for a facility to produce sterile flies. As the parasite spreads, experts warn of its potential impact on the beef market, though immediate price increases are not anticipated. Quarantine zones are established around detected cases.
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