US Tackles Screwworm Threat Amid Staffing Cuts
Published on: June 11, 2026, 3:31 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. government is expediting treatments and funding to fight the New World screwworm amid concerns of a potential outbreak threatening the cattle industry. Efforts are hindered by staffing reductions and the slow rollout of key prevention tools. USDA officials say they are prepared, although challenges remain.
