Then between Central America and US, we got complacent. Another reason why this is so important is because it could affect the price price of beef, which is already extremely high. Right now, we have the lowest numbers of American beef herds in a very long time. That's why the price of beef and things like hamburger is way up, especially ahead of the holiday. So this pest getting into our cattle would only drive the price of beef higher. (01:24–01:30)
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