Screwworm
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US reopens Mexico livestock imports as New World screwworm risks ease
The move marks a significant step in restoring cross-border livestock trade while maintaining strict biosecurity measures.
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UN agencies push to contain resurgent New World Screwworm across the Americas
The US$1 million five-year research initiative aims to control the return of the New World Screwworm across America.
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Michigan tightens livestock entry rules to prevent New World screwworm spread
Michigan has implemented new domestic animal entry requirements to prevent the spread of NWS.
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FAO develops GPP-TAD Programme to strengthen early warning systems for animal diseases
Avian influenza has killed 633 million+ poultry and threatens a US$48B market; FMD costs US$11.3B annually; and African swine fever has wiped out over 40% of pig herds in parts of Asia.
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USDA opens new Tampico facility to intensify fight against new world screwworm
Today, USDA currently disperses about 100 million sterile flies per week across Mexico.
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FDA grants first conditional approval for drug to combat New World Screwworm in cattle
With this conditional approval, cattle producers now have an immediate line of defense against a parasite that poses a serious threat to animal health and agricultural livelihoods.
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Mexico detects screwworm near U.S. border, heightening threat to American livestock
Since July, USDA and Mexican authorities have maintained nearly 8,000 surveillance traps across Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.
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First US human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed as outbreak spreads in Mexico
Animal health experts say the next few months will be critical in determining whether the screwworm outbreak can be contained before it causes widespread damage on both sides of the border.
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FDA clears emergency use of drugs as screwworm nears US border
The screwworm lays eggs in wounds and consumes the living tissue of livestock, pets, wildlife, and even humans.
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USDA to build US$750M sterile fly factory to combat screwworm threat
Although the parasite has not yet been detected in the US, Washington has already closed the border to imports of cattle, horses, and bison from Mexico.
