Gov. Greg Abbott expands state disaster declaration on screwworm infestation in South Texas - The Texas Tribune
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a disaster declaration following the detection of New World screwworm cases in cattle. The state is accelerating the construction of a sterile fly facility to combat the parasitic infestation.
Why it matters
The screwworm is a significant threat to livestock and agriculture, necessitating urgent state and federal intervention to prevent widespread infestation.
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The article provides a factual account of government actions and USDA responses to an agricultural threat.
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