Texas Screwworm Threat Escalates
from Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Texas braces for a nasty outbreak as eleven confirmed cases of the invasive New World screwworm fly spread across the state—with ten in Texas and one in New Mexico. Despite no local cases yet, Travis and Caldwell Counties have declared disasters to fast-track resources and coordination. Officials are urging farmers, ranchers, and the public to report any suspected sightings, even offering a hotline for the Texas Animal Health Commission. Meanwhile, critics are raising eyebrows about potential links to budget cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency, questioning whether underfunding may be fueling the spread. This is a rapidly evolving story—with eyes on the border and the response ahead. 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/4b9779d1aaec41df
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