A screwworm outbreak is growing in the US, with 29 confirmed cases. The most recent cases were found in Uvalde County and Pecos County. US Rep Henry Cuellar is seeking federal funding for affected ranchers.
He believes the US is not responding quickly enough to the outbreak. The US is importing sterile flies from Mexico to help address the issue. Further details on the outbreak and the government's response are available from local news sources.
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