Screwworm Back in U.S. After Decades

The dreaded screwworm fly—gone since the 60s—is back in the U.S., already infecting five animals across Texas and New Mexico. Officials scramble to contain the outbreak, blaming everything from immigration policies to USDA budget cuts, while experts point to a complex mix of factors. With a new sterile fly facility still a year away, experts warn this could be a long, costly fight to stop the pest from wiping out livestock. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fcbc1f904baaaa4c