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Mexican cattle imports suspended after New World ... up its efforts in Central America to partner with impacted countries to push this pest out of newly affected areas,” Dr. Rosemary ...
A threat to American livestock – the New World Screwworm (NWS) fly, which has been considered eradicated from the country since 1966 — has reemerged as a potential danger following an outbreak ...
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service just suspended cattle trade with Mexico over the detection of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite. Here's what it could mean for you.
The United States has paused imports of cattle from Mexico after a positive detection of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating pest that can be fatal to animals and in some cases humans.
Feeder cattle futures moved higher on Nov. 25-26 on news that the U.S. will halt imports of Mexican cattle due to a detection of New World screwworm in a cow in southern Mexico.
A USDA agency announced a New World screwworm (NWS) was detected in Mexico on Friday, causing the agency to pause animal imports from the country.
The New World screwworm has been advancing north through Mexico, causing the U.S. to temporarily close the border to cattle imports. By Keenan Willard • Published June 6, 2025 • Updated on ...
The New World screwworm has been advancing north through Mexico, causing the U.S. to temporarily close the border to cattle imports. Published June 6, 2025 • Updated on June 7, 2025 at 2:38 pm ...
As cattle producers continue to monitor reports on the New World screwworm, Missouri officials recently noted an unfounded rumor the pest had reached its state. The Missouri Department of ...
New World screwworms used to be a constant concern for ranchers, until they were eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s. Now that they’re on their way back, those who remember dealing with them ...
The detection of the parasitic New World screwworm in Mexico prompts the U.S. to impose livestock import restrictions. Officials warn the outbreak may endanger cattle and wildlife if it goes north.