Livestock Imports Shut Down Over New World Screwworm Detection
In just one week, USDA has reversed course on reopening the border to Mexican livestock imports following the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the Veracruz region of Mexico. The detection occurred more than 150 miles north of current sterile fly release operations, which are focused near Mexico’s southern border.
The discovery raises new concerns about the potential spread of the destructive pest, which burrows into the flesh of living animals and poses a significant threat to animal health. Although NWS has been eradicated from the U.S. mainland since the 1960s, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has recently allocated additional resources to contain its spread and protect domestic livestock. Staff contact: Matthew Viohl, mviohl@cfbf.com
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