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USDA Launches $21 Million Facility to Combat Screwworm Infestation

The USDA has opened a new $21 million facility aimed at producing millions of sterile flies to combat the rising cases of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite affecting livestock. This initiative is crucial for protecting animal health and the agricultural industry.

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