USDA opened a new research laboratory aimed at helping cattle producers better protect their herds from costly insect and tick threats that can impact animal health and ranch profitability. The new U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory, operated by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, will focus on developing tools to combat invasive pests such as the New World Screwworm, ticks, and disease-carrying flies. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the facility will strengthen efforts to keep dangerous livestock pests like the New World Screwworm out of the United States and support long-term herd protection for producers. “This lab will help us accelerate our offensive efforts to drive this pest further away from our borders,” Rollins said. The 52,000-square-foot facility includes advanced research labs, cattle handling facilities, and a genomics center designed to identify pest weaknesses and improve control methods. Researchers will study trapping systems, pesticide resistance, new treatment technologies, and improved delivery methods to reduce losses and protect herd health.
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