The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced its continued support of the USDA’s aggressive plan to combat the spread of New World screwworm by ramping up construction of a sterile fly distribution facility alongside a production facility in Texas. “We commend President Trump and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins for their swift action in combating a threat like NWS,” said NCBA CEO Colin Woodall. “USDA’s collaboration with Texas in building sterile fly production and distribution facilities at Moore Air Force Base in Texas marks a critical step in stopping the spread of the screwworm and protecting the American cattle herd.” He also said producing flies domestically under American oversight will overcome supply challenges in Mexico and Central America, strengthening the U.S. battle against New World screwworm, and protecting herds on both sides of the Mexican and U.S. border. Screwworm larvae burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious and often fatal damage.
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