Screwworms are closer than ever to Texas, but not 1 mile away as lawmaker claims
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Communities near the U.S.-Mexico border are on alert as the New World screwworm, a harmful fly to livestock, is reported to be 25 miles away, contrary to Texas lawmaker Don McLaughlin's claim of just one mile. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized the need for accurate information to prevent panic. McLaughlin urged state leaders to initiate a Texas-led emergency response, citing the screwworm's proximity as a significant threat to the state's $15 billion cattle industry. The USDA has invested $100 million in preventive measures, including releasing sterile flies and closing southern ports to livestock. Nearly 1,900 active cases exist in Mexico.
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