Screwworm Threat at U.S. Border

A flesh-eating fly called the New World Screwworm is making its way north from Mexico, with recent sightings on goats and sheep dangerously close to the U.S. border. Once eradicated from the U.S. for decades, this parasite lays eggs in open wounds and feeds on living tissue, threatening livestock and potentially costing Texas alone $1.8 billion. With USDA on high alert and beef prices at risk, this isn’t just a bug—it’s a looming economic and food supply crisis. 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/735abf08704bcece