Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13) introduced the Safeguarding America’s Food Economy and Controlling Agricultural Threats to Livestock and Enterprises (SAFE CATTLE) Act in mid-February.
The legislation would establish a memorandum of understanding between the USDA and Department of Interior to carry out prevention and control efforts for the New World screwworm (NWS) in wildlife species on federal lands. The bill has the support of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA).
“The SAFE CATTLE ACT ensures wildlife are properly included in disease monitoring efforts on U.S. soil, protecting our cattle herd as we plan for a potential outbreak that could devastate our nation’s economy,” said TSCRA President Carl Ray Polk Jr.
