US suspends Mexican cattle imports after flesh-eating worm detected in Chiapas
The temporary measure occurred after Mexico notified the USDA it had detected a New World screwworm in a cow in Catazajá, Chiapas.
Mexican cattle imports suspended after New World screwworm detected
Mexico’s chief veterinary officer said they discovered the screwworm in a cow at an inspection checkpoint close to the border with Guatemala.
Mexico Notifies United States of New World Screwworm Detection
On November 22, 2024, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Mexico notified the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of a positive detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico.
Mexico notifies U.S. of New World screwworm detection
New World screwworm was found in a cow near Mexico's border with Guatemala, prompting APHIS to intensify efforts to stop its northward spread.
US suspends Mexico cattle imports after New World screwworm detected
The United States has relied on livestock from the country as ranchers struggle to rebuild depleted cattle herds.
U.S. stops imports of cattle from Mexico after detection of New World screwworm
Already high feeder cattle futures jumped Monday and Tuesday. U.S. inventories of beef cattle are at all-time lows, and feedlots have been purchasing Mexican cattle to fill demand.
US suspends Mexican cattle imports after New World screwworm case
The United States has temporarily paused imports of Mexican cattle after a case of New World screwworm (NWS) was identified at the lakeside town of Catazaja in southern Chiapas state, the Mexican government said on Sunday.
US shuts down cattle imports from Mexico following detection of New World screwworm
An industry analyst says the ramifications for the global beef trade could be significant if the ban is prolonged.
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