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Texas Cattle Raisers Push for Fly Facility Amid NWS Outbreak

8/16/2025

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The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association advocates for a domestic sterile fly production facility to address New World screwworm (NWS).
Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration, supported by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, are recognized for their contributions.
The USDA intends to improve surveillance and work with Mexico to control the NWS outbreak impacting cattle.

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Story summary

The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association advocates for a domestic sterile fly production facility to address New World screwworm (NWS).
Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration, supported by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, are recognized for their contributions.
The USDA intends to improve surveillance and work with Mexico to control the NWS outbreak impacting cattle.