@doubleeranch: What is screwworm — and why is it just miles from the U.S. border? 🐛🇺🇸 Screwworm flies lay eggs in open wounds. When larvae hatch, they literally eat animals alive. The USDA just shut down livestock trade at the southern border because cases were found nearby. This parasite devastated U.S. cattle in the 20th century — and now it’s back at our doorstep. Here’s what producers should know. ⚠️ #Screwworm #LivestockHealth #CattleIndustry #AgNews #BorderShutdown #USDA #Biosecurity #BeefProducers #AgTikTok #RanchTok #FarmTok #InvasiveSpecies #AnimalHealth #RuralAmerica #VeterinaryAlert

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Thursday 17 July 2025 12:32:09 GMT