Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller responds to the latest case of New World Screwworm

The cattle industry is on high alert following the latest case of New World Screwworm in Mexico, which was reported just 70 miles from the U.S. border.

USDA has boots on the ground there, inspecting fly traps and dispersing sterile flies into the region.

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller joined RFD-TV’s Jennifer Vickery-Smith to give an update on the confirmation, more context behind Sec. Rollins’ statement about not relying on Mexico, and the impact this has on the industry.

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