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United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture is the primary federal agency responsible for coordinating the response to the screwworm outbreak, including sterile fly deployment, quarantine measures, and funding for new facilities. Its actions and perceived effectiveness are under scrutiny.
Brooke Rollins: Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary, is leading the federal response to the screwworm outbreak. She has been vocal about the administration's plans and has also engaged in political blame-shifting regarding the parasite's re-emergence.
Apr 20, 2026 · 190 articles