DOGE cut funding for the New World screwworm monitoring program and then reportedly ignored ranchers warning the parasite was working its way to the U.S.

DOGE cut funding for the New World screwworm monitoring program and then reportedly ignored ranchers warning the parasite was working its way to the U.S.

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"Ivermectin kills New World screwworms in both humans and animals."

Screwworm infections will likely not only damage the beef industry, but can hurt people and pets. Musk's DOGE cut 1/4 of the USDA. How can you protect yourself?

DOGE cut funding for the New World screwworm monitoring program and then reportedly ignored ranchers warning the parasite was working its way to the U.S.

Screwworm infections will likely not only damage the beef industry, but can hurt people and pets. Musk's DOGE cut 1/4 of the USDA. How can you protect yourself?

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Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.