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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 ...
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 ...
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Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum blasts US screwworm response as ‘exaggerated’
The US has closed its ports of entry to Mexican cattle for fear of the parasitic, flesh-eating worm spreading north.
Sniffer dogs help Mexico fight flesh-eating screwworm
The flesh-eating pest has disrupted Mexico's livestock trade with the US. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
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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.
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Paws and Perks: Hummer's Role in Harnessing Canine Power Against Screwworm Infestation
In Mexico, dogs like Hummer are crucial in detecting screwworm, a pest threatening livestock and trade. Trained at a ...
Mexico to open sterile fly plant to combat screwworm in 2026
Mexico's government said on Monday that it has started to build a $51 million facility in the country's south as part of an ...
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Rollins shuts down US ports to livestock trade due to northward spread of NWS in Mexico
Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) reported a new case of new world ...