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decades. Positive cattle have been monitored in Mexico for some time. Thus, this is in response to what those overseeing KNEW would likely result in US cases--as it has.

Heavens. Don't criticize what was proactive and appropriate actions in anticipation of what was being seen in Mexico. We are fortunate that, given the decimation of knowledgeable professional staff at USDA, CDC, FDA and the state health departments throughout the West/Southwest, that we are able to mount any kind of proactive and appropriate response. The lawyer Trump sycophant heading USDA is fairly worthless, but there remain knowledgeable staff that can move her in the correct directions.