A case of New World Screwworm (NWS) was found just 70 miles from the southern border in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) told the public about the case on Monday, just hours after receiving confirmation from the Mexican government, according to an official press release.
NWS case found 70 miles from border in Nuevo León
The cattle industry is praising Secretary Brooke Rollins and the USDA for their swift response and transparency.
