The New World Screwworm, an insect once eradicated from the U.S. is back on the radar of the beef industry.
NCBA gives us a look at some of the steps cattle producers in south Texas are taking to stay ahead of the risk and protect their herds.
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Horses and other livestock are reportedly crossing parts of the border without normal health inspections.
USDA researchers say the method could also produce healthier males for release in the field.
Texas has lifted movement restrictions in five counties after officials determined wild screwworm populations had been eliminated in those areas.
