CDC Activates Emergency Ops as Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak Hits US

Texas agriculture, a cornerstone of the state’s economy, could face up to $1.8 billion in losses without swift eradication, according to USDA estimates.

The screwworm primarily targets livestock, potentially driving up beef, dairy, and other prices amid existing supply chain pressures.

Wildlife and pets are also vulnerable, though human risk stays minimal continue reading …