Gov. Abbott fast tracks sterile fly facility in Edinburg to combat screwworm
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Governor Greg Abbott is intensifying efforts to protect Texas livestock from the New World Screwworm by fast-tracking an $800 million sterile fly breeding facility at Moore Air Base near Edinburg. This initiative follows a disaster declaration expansion aimed at preventing the parasite's spread, which threatens the state's $15 billion cattle industry. The Texas A&M University will deploy fly testing facilities in the area, while a quarantine is currently in effect for Zavala and parts of Uvalde County. A confirmed case was reported in La Pryor, where a calf is recovering after treatment for an infested wound. Pet owners are advised to monitor their animals closely for any signs of infestation.
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