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Screwworm Threat Nears U.S. Border
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 88
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Summary
A flesh-eating fly known as the New World Screwworm is dangerously close to the U.S. border, having been found in a five-year-old goat just 25 miles away in Mexico — the closest it’s been during this outbreak. With the potential to kill livestock and cause $1.8 billion in economic damage to Texas alone, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warns it’s a “very, very serious threat” to the nation’s beef supply. Another case was confirmed in a young sheep 31 miles from the border, prompting urgent efforts to contain the spread before it devastates U.S. agriculture and drives up prices. 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/b3507b1150c4d850