USDA Allocates $25 Million for Arizona Facility to Combat Screwworm Infestation
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $25 million investment in a facility in Arizona to disperse sterile flies aimed at combating the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating livestock pest. This initiative is part of a broader effort to control the pest's spread and resume cattle imports from Mexico, which were halted over a year ago. The USDA plans to lift the ban on Mexican cattle imports, a move that has been met with mixed reactions from US cattle producers due to concerns about potential infestations.