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USDA Battles Screwworm Threat | Dayton News
The USDA is on high alert against the deadly New World screwworm, a pest last seen in the U.S. in 1966 but making a dangerous comeback in 2026. Secretary Rollins revealed a $1 billion emergency response, ramping up sterile fly production to prevent the pest from crossing borders. With only 42 confirmed cases and just nine active, many animals have already recovered — a hopeful sign. This progress has led to the reopening of the Douglas, Arizona cattle port, hundreds of miles from the outbreak zone. But Secretary Rollins stressed: victory isn’t declared yet. The USDA remains on standby — if…
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