U.S. and Mexico Unveil A New Weapon To Fight Screwworm, the Parasite Threatening Cattle Herds

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Joint biocontrol initiative reduces agricultural and ecological harm with proven, scalable method. | The joint U.S.-Mexico initiative directly combats a parasitic threat to livestock, aligning with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) by protecting animal welfare and agricultural productivity. The sterile insect technique is a proven, non-toxic method that reduces reliance on chemical pesticides, minimizing ecological harm.