SCIENCEJun 16 · 22:24 UTCTEXAS TRIBUNEBerenice Garcia

USDA has new partners in the fight against screwworm — drones, dogs and fungi

The USDA is collaborating with new partners using drones, dogs, and fungi to combat the New World Screwworm. Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the initiative at a press conference in Kerrville.

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