The U.S. suspended live cattle imports from Mexico due to the New World Screwworm, affecting ranchers like Martín Ibarra Vargas. This pest poses severe risks to livestock, causing significant damage and fatal infections. The ban, which also affects horses and bison, comes amid a backdrop of economic strain for Mexican ranchers, especially as the sector recovers from a lengthy drought. Less than 200,000 cattle have been exported this year, a stark decline from previous figures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is implementing measures to counter the threat, including breeding sterile flies to curb the pest's spread.
The U.S. has suspended live cattle imports from Mexico due to fears of the New World Screwworm, impacting ranchers like Martín Ibarra Vargas who are already suffering from drought.
The New World Screwworm, a serious threat to livestock, inflicts severe damage and lesions, leading to potential fatalities among infected animals, creating an economic challenge.
U.S. agriculture officials emphasize the urgency of addressing the screwworm's spread, initiating measures including the breeding and release of sterile flies in Mexico and southern Texas.
Once a strong cattle export business for Mexico, projected exports this year have hit fewer than 200,000 head, significantly down from previous years due to the ongoing ban.
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