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Cattle Producers Back President Trump and Secretary Rollins in Screwworm Fight

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced continued support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) aggressive plan to combat the spread of New World screwworm by ramping up construction of a sterile fly distribution facility alongside a production facility at Moore Air Base in south Texas.

“American cattle producers commend President Trump and Secretary Rollins for their swift action in combatting the spread of New World screwworm.

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Unveiling a Breakthrough Genetic Solution for Future-Proof, Sustainable Pork Production

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