Mexico Notifies United States of New World Screwworm Detection
On November 22, 2024, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Mexico notified the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of a positive …
Texas officials warn of "maneater" screwworm that burrows ... - CBS News
Jan 6, 2025 · Texas officials are warning people to look out for signs of the New World Screwworm, known as a "maneater" parasite. John Kucharski, Public domain, via Wikimedia …
New World Screwworm - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Jan 15, 2025 · New World screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a devastating pest. When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, …
New World screwworm and equines updates (as of January 17, …
6 days ago · On November 22, 2024, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Mexico notified the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of a …
Mexico screwworm case triggers US emergency response
Dec 20, 2024 · U.S. veterinarians along the U.S.-Mexico border are being encouraged to look for signs of possible New World screwworm infestation in their patients after the flesh-eating …
U.S., Mexico work to fight New World Screwworm, restore trade
2 days ago · DAILY Discussion. Outgoing U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Julio Antonio Berdegué on Friday …
The USDA Suspended Cattle Trade With Mexico Over Concerns …
Dec 10, 2024 · 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 …
Mexican Cattle Imports to US Suspended Over Screwworm
Nov 28, 2024 · On Friday, the APHIS announced that a New World Screwworm (NWS) was detected in Mexico, causing Mexican cattle imports to be temporarily paused. The United …
US Suspends Mexican Cattle Imports After New World Screwworm …
Nov 25, 2024 · MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The United States has temporarily paused imports of Mexican cattle after a case of New World screwworm (NWS) was identified at the lakeside …
Flesh-eating screwworm invasion threatens US beef supply: USDA
Dec 8, 2024 · Danger to our food supply is lurking at the US-Mexico border. A terrifying parasite that hasn’t breached North America in over a century has reemerged in Mexico, the US …