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Arizona Prepares for Screwworm Threat | Tucson News
Arizona just landed $3.74 million to battle a deadly fly threat—screwworms, whose larvae eat living tissue and could hit livestock, wildlife, and pets. With over 30 U.S. cases this year and outbreaks rising in Mexico, experts warn cuts may have left us vulnerable. The University of Arizona is rallying scientists from vet medicine to AI to predict outbreaks, track animals with GPS tags, and even explore local sterile fly production—turning past triumphs into future defenses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on…
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