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New World screwworm reports halt cattle shipments from Mexico. How much danger do the parasites pose to humans?
The reemergence of the New World screwworm, which poses significant health risks for livestock, has prompted the Department ...
Where the New World screwworm has been seen, and why it’s a big deal
The map shows the ports of entry affected by the U.S. Agriculture Department’s announcement and the approximate locations of ...
US again halts cattle imports from Mexico over screwworm pest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has again halted imports of Mexican cattle into the United States due to the spread of the ...
The dogs training to sniff out flesh-eating screwworm in Mexico
STORY: Hummer, a young mixed-breed dog, walks around a variety of samples until he finds what he’s searching for – the scent ...
High Plains Journal3d
What is New World screwworm, and why are they dangerous?
Understanding the New World screwworm blowfly and its behavior underscores why it is so dangerous to the livestock industry.
Mexico's Sheinbaum Blasts Trump Admin's Move: 'Completely Exaggerated'
The USDA previously reopened certain ports, such as Douglas, Arizona, after Mexico's efforts to control the screwworm pest.
Mexico to Open Sterile Fly Plant to Combat Screwworm in 2026
Mexico's agriculture ministry said in a statement that the plant, a joint project with the U.S., will produce 100 million ...
Mexico News Daily4d
US again halts imports of Mexican cattle over screwworm concerns: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Another pause in US imports of Mexican cattle over screwworm, job losses and tomato tariffs were topics of Sheinbaum's ...