What screwworm's appearance in U.S. cattle could mean for beef prices this summer
The arrival of the invasive New World screwworm in Texas could hit consumers this summer with beef prices already an acute source of inflation.
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The Screwworm Is Messing With America’s Beef
The parasite couldn’t have come back at a worse moment.
New screwworm cases raise concern for Texas cattle, beef prices
Concerns over the spread of the New World screwworm are growing after multiple new cases were confirmed on Monday, and as state and federal officials ramp up efforts to contain the parasite.