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Cochliomyia hominivorax

Coverage of Cochliomyia hominivorax in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 9 · 23:12 UTCMost recent: Jun 9 · 23:12 UTC
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New World screwwormtopic1USDAorganization1Texasplace1New Mexicoplace1cattletopic1sterile-insect techniquetopic1Zavala Countyplace1
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  • BUSINESSJun 9 · 23:12 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    The Screwworm Is Messing With America’s Beef

    The New World screwworm, a fly whose larvae attack livestock, has resurged in the U.S. after 60 years of eradication, threatening cattle and beef prices. The USDA is deploying sterile-insect techniques to combat the infestation, but the U.S. cattle herd is already strained by drought and rising costs.