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POLITICSJun 11 · 22:41 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy JEFFREY COLLINS, Associated Press

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The U.S. Agriculture Secretary highlighted efforts to combat the New World screwworm in Texas, which threatens cattle herds. Political blame shifted between the Biden and Trump administrations for the parasite's resurgence. The USDA plans a $1 billion response, including releasing sterile flies to curb the infestation.

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Brooke RollinspersonJoe BidenpersonDonald TrumppersonU.S. Department of AgricultureorganizationTexasplaceMexicoplaceNew World screwwormtopicsterile fly strategytopic
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