A new facility has been opened by the USDA to combat the rise of screwworm cases. The goal of this facility is to produce millions of sterile flies. This effort is aimed at stopping the spread of a flesh-eating livestock parasite.
The facility is a significant investment, costing $21 million. Further details about the facility and its operations are available from the source, including how the sterile flies will be used to combat the parasite.
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