00:00Federal agriculture officials are seeking to reassure consumers after additional cases of
00:05New World screwworm were identified in Texas. The flesh-eating parasite primarily threatens
00:11livestock, wildlife, and pets, raising concerns among ranchers and the cattle industry.
00:17The U.S. Department of Agriculture says aggressive containment efforts are underway,
00:22including surveillance, trapping programs, and sterile fly releases.
00:26Officials emphasize that the nation's food supply is not currently at risk
00:30and that infected animals are being closely monitored.
00:33The outbreak is nevertheless being watched carefully
00:36because of its potential economic impact on the livestock sector.
Comments