USDA Reverses Ban on Pet Dogs to Mexico
#USDA #ScrewwormUSDA reversed its ban, allowing pet dogs to travel from the US to Mexico amid efforts to slow screwworm spread. Six flesh-eating parasite cases were detected this month, prompting strict entry requirements for dogs from affected countries. read more
Flesh-Eating Fly Threatens Texas Cattle Industry
#Screwworm #CattleIndustryUS officials warn a New World screwworm fly infestation threatens the $113 billion cattle industry. A sterile fly breeding facility in Texas is delayed over a year. Larvae feed on living tissue but not meat, posing no food safety risk. read more
Flesh-eating parasite confirmed in Texas after 60 years
#Screwworm #TexasAgricultureA flesh-eating screwworm fly has reappeared in Texas after decades, confirmed in a calf near the Mexico border. Officials established a quarantine zone, releasing sterile flies to combat the parasite. The USDA is investing heavily to prevent infestation and protect livestock. read more