# Screwworm Threat Nears U.S. Border

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-06-02T19:02:31+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b3507b1150c4d850

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