A flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been discovered in a Maryland resident returning from Guatemala, marking the first U.S. case. This outbreak could have serious implications for the cattle industry.
Texas ranchers are on high alert as the flesh-eating screwworm returns, threatening livestock health and the multi-billion-dollar hunting industry. With a shortage of skilled labor, ranchers fear they may be ill-prepared for the outbreak.
The U.S. has halted live cattle imports from Mexico amid concerns over a screwworm infestation that threatens the livestock industry. Learn how this could affect meat supply and prices.
The U.S. has suspended all imports of live cattle, horses, and bison due to the alarming resurgence of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite, which poses a significant risk to agriculture and food safety.
