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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The USA has briefly paused imports of Mexican cattle after a case of New World screwworm (NWS) was recognized on the lakeside city of Catazaja in southern Chiapas state, the Mexican authorities mentioned on Sunday.
“The USA and Mexico are engaged on implementing measures to renew the conventional move of Mexican exports,” it mentioned in an announcement.
It added that the measures didn’t apply to different exports and management measures have been being carried out.
The U.S. Division of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday mentioned that Mexico’s chief veterinary officer had notified it of the detection of NWS in a cow at a checkpoint close to the southern border with Guatemala.
NWS maggots typically enter via an open wound and feed on dwelling flesh of warm-blooded animals, together with individuals, USDA mentioned.
It warned that infestations might be troublesome to detect at first however can present itself via rising wounds, creamy larvae and indicators of discomfort.
USDA mentioned it was working with companions in Mexico and Central America to cease the screwworm’s unfold and asking producers within the space to observe their livestock and pets, and instantly report potential instances.
