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 detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico.
New World screwworm and equines updates (as of January 17, …
Jan 17, 2025 · 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 detection of New World screwworm in Mexico.New World screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a devastating pest of livestock that is not currently present in the United States. NWS maggots can infest livestock ...
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 Commons. What is the New World...
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 larvae was discovered in a cow in southern Mexico.
Urgent Threat Alert: New World Screwworm Detected in Mexico
On November 22, 2024, Mexico’s Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Chiapas, a southern state near the border with Guatemala. This finding signals an alarming northward movement of this highly destructive pest, which has now reached Mexico after spreading through Central America.
U.S., Mexico work to fight New World Screwworm, restore trade
4 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 addressing efforts to restore cattle trade between the two nations following the detection of new world screwworm in Mexico.. While progress has been made, Vilsack emphasized the need for swift action to complete the process ...
Mexico notifies U.S. of New World screwworm detection
Nov 25, 2024 · New World screwworm was found in a cow near Mexico’s border with Guatemala, prompting APHIS to intensify efforts to stop its northward spread. APHIS has restricted animal commodity imports from Mexico and urges vigilance among southern border producers to …
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 town of Catazaja in southern...
Cattle Imports from Mexico Restricted after New World Screwworm ...
Nov 27, 2024 · Big news broke over the weekend as Mexico notified the USDA of a positive detection of New World screwworm in a cow in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas. The USDA-APHIS announcement (available here) noted the case was identified at an inspection checkpoint near the border with Guatemala.
News Release: Dec. 30, 2024: TPWD Encourages Monitoring, …
Dec 30, 2024 · News & Media; News Releases; TPWD Encourages Monitoring, Reporting of Animals Affected by New World Screwworm Dec. 30, 2024 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL. AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm ...