Flesh Eating Screwworm Threatens US Border, Livestock
It’s a grim thought, but a very real one now: flesh-eating screwworms have been detected within 31 miles of the U.S. border, according to the USDA. This news brings with it a wave of concern, especially when we recall that these parasites were once effectively eradicated from the United States. The idea of them making a comeback is unsettling, to say the least.
Many of us are likely wondering how we reached this point. It seems we had this situation under control years ago, a victory that felt hard-won. The fact that this invasive parasite is now so close to our shores raises serious questions about the effectiveness of current border security and wildlife management programs.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood