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USDA Eradicating Screwworm Threat | Portland Maine News
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The USDA is on high alert against the deadly New World screwworm, a pest that hatches in animal wounds — but thanks to a $1 billion response, including mass sterile fly releases, they’ve contained a 2026 resurgence to just 42 cases, with only 9 active. Animals are recovering, and the Douglas, Arizona cattle port — hundreds of miles away — is safely reopening. Still, officials won’t declare victory: they’re staying vigilant, ready to shut the port down if risk rises, all to protect America’s farmers, ranchers, and livestock.
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