United StatesA screwworm outbreak has been detected in the United States, primarily in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the Department of Agriculture to prepare a $1 billion+ response. The outbreak occurs amid rising beef prices and a historically low cattle herd due to drought conditions. The first case was identified in South Texas shortly after Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins dismissed claims of the pest being near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about the screwworm outbreak, its economic implications, and the government's response without overtly favoring any political side. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the biological and economic aspects rather than making political judgments or using sl
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