Rollins declared war on the New World screwworm, which is affecting the cattle industry in Texas.
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Updated Jun 18
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What happened
Rollins declared war on the New World screwworm, which is affecting the cattle industry in Texas.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Rollins declared war on the New World screwworm, affecting the Texas cattle industry.1 source
Abbott thanked Rollins regarding the screwworm pest affecting Texas.1 source
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Potential screwworm invasion is underway in New World, prompting preparedness measures involving the New Mexico Livestock Board and border oversight.Also in this story
- Screwworm likely migrated from Mexico into the New World.
- A fly was detected in Lea County, New Mexico, following containment in Panama.
- Greg Abbott responded to the screwworm arrival in Texas on June 1st, signing a declaration while Crystal City was placed in the surveillance zone.
The entities involved
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New World
collective term for the Americas and Oceania
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Rollins
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Texas
state of the United States of America
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