Sterile Screwworm Flies Have Been Released To Combat Parasite

Sterile Screwworm Flies Have Been Released To Combat Parasite

As an invasive flesh-eating parasite moves its way closer to Texas, the United States has recognized the threat to cattle. In order to combat the possible impact on the meat supply, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released sterile screwworm flies in order to combat the parasite. Bird Flu May Have Disappeared, But A Parasite “Screwworm” Has Come For The Beef The screwworm lays eggs in open wounds, eyes, and nostrils, usually af…