Mexico is barring most live animal imports from the U.S. after new cases of screwworm popped up in New Mexico and Texas.

KERVILLE, Texas (AP) — Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that could potentially

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Scientists warn of more cases as officials track first New Mexico infection

While the New World Screwworm was first thought to be just a threat in Mexico, it has now become a reality in the United States. Late last week, what was though

"Ivermectin kills New World screwworms in both humans and animals."

Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside the main cluster in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a resurgent pest that…

The USDA has reported more cases of the New World screwworm, including one outside of Texas.

Al confirmar cinco detecciones de la plaga en Texas y Nuevo México, las autoridades de ambos países acordaron reforzar la vigilancia sanitaria en los puntos de ingreso a México y…

The decision was made in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to Mexico’s agriculture ministry.

Six cases of the flesh-eating parasite have been detected in the U.S. this month

When the US Department of Agriculture reported last week that it detected a case of New World screwworm in a Texas calf, ecologist Jeremy Radachowsky was not surprised.

Mexico is barring most live animal imports from the U.S. after new cases of screwworm popped up in New Mexico and Texas.

Cattle is one of the more common hosts for New World screwworm. But the U.S. horse industry has also taken a hit from the latest live animal import ban between the U.S. and Mexico.

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