Senators Call for Increased USDA Response to Screwworm Outbreak in Southwest

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Published: 2026-06-11
Category: health
Source: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
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U.S. Senators are urging the USDA to intensify its efforts against a confirmed New World Screwworm outbreak affecting Texas and New Mexico. This parasitic infestation poses a significant threat to livestock, wildlife, and the agricultural economy in the region. The outbreak has prompted other states, like Idaho, to implement stricter animal entry regulations.

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