To protect the cattle industry, the U.S. plans a $750 million factory in southern Texas to produce sterile New World screwworm flies. Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA anticipates producing sterile males within a year. An additional $100 million will fund technology like traps and enhanced border patrols. Cattle, horse, and bison imports from Mexico will remain halted until the pest is pushed back south. Significant economic losses and retail beef price increases could result from the infestation, which also threatens wildlife and pets.
The U.S. plans to build a $750 million factory to breed billions of sterile flies to combat the New World screwworm flies that threaten the cattle industry.
Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that the USDA aims to produce sterile male New World screwworm flies within a year from the new factory near the Texas-Mexico border.
The U.S. remains vigilant in preventing cattle, horse, and bison imports from Mexico until the screwworm threat is pushed back south.
Rollins emphasized that 'Farm security is national security,' highlighting the importance of protecting livestock and the economy from this parasite.
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