New World Screwworm Threat: U.S. Prepares for Battle

0:00Yo, the new world's screw worm is hitting the cattle world hard right now. This flesh-eating fly larva is ravaging herds in Mexico, but U.S. act secretary Brooke Rollins just told ranchers at the Texas and southwestern cattle, razor's convention in Fort Worth that federal teams have kept it south of the border so far. She warned back in January 2025 that it could reach Texas by summer so they jumped on every tool available, including reopening A. Stereo fly release center near Edinburgh, Texas, back in February, and back in one in southern Mexico. Back in the 1950s and early 1960s, this pest caused the U.S. cattle and wildlife between 50 million and 100 million dollars before we eradicated it here using sterile male flies that crashed the breeding cycle. Mexico's losses are massive, forcing the U.S. to shut borders to their cattle, bison, and horses since July, which has ranchers on edge but praising the quick action. Looking ahead, a huge $750 million sterile fly factory breaks ground soon near Edinburgh

1:05set to open by late 20, 27, and they might phase in one Arizona border port soon, maybe an announcement in two to four weeks while staying vigilant to protect our herds long term. From your city powered by AI, this is Dallas News Today. I'm Cory with the story.