The U.S. has again ceased livestock imports from Mexico related to the presence of the parasitic New World screwworm fly closer to the border.

The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday halted cattle shipments from Mexico to the United States over concerns of the New World screwworm parasite's rapid spread.

The US has reinstated its livestock import ban from Mexico after the New World screwworm fly was found further north than ...

The reemergence of the New World screwworm, which poses significant health risks for livestock, has prompted the Department of Agriculture to halt cattle shipments from Mexico to the United States.

The New World screwworms have been spreading in an outbreak that started in early 2023. It started from Latin America, winding through Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and El ...

What is New World screwworm and why it’s a concern The New World screwworm fly is a parasitic insect that poses serious risks to livestock and humans. According to the US Centers for Disease Control ...

More Action Needed By Mexico Before Reopening Border for Feeder Cattle Imports, Says Vilsack Outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture acknowledging ...