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A nasty little bug is screwing things up at the border, literally!
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Ok, we got another issue at the border, but this time, it’s not what you think.
The U.S. just shut down cattle, horse, and bison imports from Mexico. And it’s all ‘cause of a nasty flesh-eating bug called the screwworm, or the New World Screwworm.
And get this, It’s not even a worm, it’s a fly. Now this fly lays eggs in open wounds of the animals. Then the maggots hatch and screw into the flesh, eating the animal alive. It’s brutal, and it spreads fast.
And like a lot of other things today it’s making a comeback. This bug was gone from the U.S. for 60 years, but now it’s back. And the government is not takin’ chances. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on social media that the last time this devastating pest invaded America, it took 30 years for our cattle industry to recover.
Adding that this is not about politics or punishment of Mexico. But the protection of U.S. animals and the safety of the nation’s food supply. calling it a national security issue of the utmost importance.
So, Where’s the beef?
Source: USA Today
