House lawmakers want USDA’s budget to include millions towards New World Screwworm prevention

More money could be on the way to help get a handle on the New World Screwworm.

House lawmakers have filed an amendment to next year’s budget for USDA. The move would supply millions in preventive dollars.

It would increase preparedness spending to $10 million, up from $5.5 million in the original proposal. APHIS says the last time their response plan for screwworms was updated was in 2018, and they are calling for it to be updated given the current situation with Mexican cattle imports.

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