USDA vs Texas Over Screwworm Response

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins slammed Texas AG Sid Miller, calling his criticism of the USDA’s screwworm response “unserious” and “dangerous,” as Miller, nearing the end of his term, pushes for insecticides alongside the USDA’s sterile fly program. The USDA is racing to deploy billions of sterile males to crash the pest’s population — a method proven effective in the 1960s — as this flesh-eating parasite, now spreading north from Panama, threatens livestock, wildlife, and even humans. Four confirmed cases in Texas, including goats and livestock, plus a suspected case in New Mexico, have prompted urgent warnings: check animals daily for maggots or wounds, contact vets immediately if you spot signs, and help reduce fly populations to slow the spread. 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/31718ffac8162461