The reemergence of New World screwworm in Central America and Mexico is renewing concern among animal health, human health and environmental experts who say the insect represents a serious One Health threat with potential consequences for livestock, wildlife and people if it reaches the United States.
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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer鈥檚 markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at聽kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.
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