Communication between ranchers and pet owners on the ground and federal agencies will be critical in efforts to combat screwworm.
But Texans in the vacant 23rd Congressional District, where three cases were reported, don’t have a member of Congress to hear them out or provide them with information.
Five cases of New World screwworm were recently confirmed in Texas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Gov. Greg Abbott this week held a joint press conference to address the flesh-eating fly that poses a threat to Texas' $15 billion cattle industry .
Here’s what you need to know. 🧵