US livestock producers fear resurgence of the New World screwworm fly

Preventing the fly entering the US from Mexico is a priority for the US Department of Agriculture

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US livestock producers fear resurgence of the New World screwworm fly

The New World screwworm (NWS) fly ‘can cause serious – often deadly - damage to animals', according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The effects can be devastating for livestock, wildlife, pets...

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