Second Texas Case of New World Screwworm Triggers Border Measures
TL;DR
The USDA confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in a one‑month‑old calf in Zavala County, Texas, near the first case, within a movement‑control zone where sterile insects are released. Canada will temporarily restrict imports of U.S. livestock from affected areas. The USDA says the U.S. food supply remains safe and no meat is at risk, with eradication efforts continuing and heightened vigilance urged for livestock owners.
- U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports CNBC
- Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US Yahoo
- Screwworm Flies Add to Cattle Ranchers’ Woes The New York Times
- ‘Maneater’ parasite that eats flesh and lays eggs in eyes has been found in the U.S. Here’s what to know. WSMV
- A flesh-eating worm from the 1960s is re-invading the U.S. Are CA cattle at risk? Los Angeles Times
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