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Mexico's Screwworm Crisis Halts $1.3B Cattle Exports

10/11/2025

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The re-emergence of the New World screwworm in Mexico has led to the suspension of cattle exports to the United States, affecting 650,000 cattle and costing $1.3 billion.
Mexican authorities have launched large-scale inspections and a livestock conversion program, investing $40 million.
U.S. officials are enhancing detection technologies and urging ranchers to monitor livestock.
Experts warn the parasite's border proximity requires action to prevent its spread into the United States.

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The re-emergence of the New World screwworm in Mexico has led to the suspension of cattle exports to the United States, affecting 650,000 cattle and costing $1.3 billion.
Mexican authorities have launched large-scale inspections and a livestock conversion program, investing $40 million.
U.S. officials are enhancing detection technologies and urging ranchers to monitor livestock.
Experts warn the parasite's border proximity requires action to prevent its spread into the United States.