Historically, the screwworm was a big problem in several areas of the southern U.S. prior to its eradication in the 1960s.

Here’s one reason to shut down the border. To combat the flesh-eating larvae (maggots) of the New World Screwworm (NWS) that’s wreaking havoc among livestock along […] ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a phased reopening of cattle, bison, and equine imports from Mexico after a temporary halt due to the New World Screwworm outbreak. Imports were ...

But the barrier is beginning to break now. According to USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), “In 2023, NWS detections in Panama exploded from an average of 25 cases per year to ...

A Thursday press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about the department’s response to the highly pathogenic ...

APHIS experts evaluated Mexican response to New World screwworm and will phase in some livestock trade, USDA announces.

Imports of livestock from Mexico will resume in phases starting next week after a ban in May at ports of entry because of ...

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced reopenings for cattle, bison and equines from Mexico beginning as early as July 7. In collaboration with USDA Animal and Plant Health ...

The southern border was closed to imports of the animals after screwworm, eradicated in the U.S. for decades, had been moving northward in Mexico.

Livestock trade with Mexico to resume after screwworm health scare, announced the USDA. Santa Teresa port to allow livestock transportation by July 21.

The U.S. will begin reopening ports for livestock imports from Mexico starting July 7, after progress in controlling New ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a phased plan to reopen ports along the southern border for livestock trade. Beginning July 7, live cattle, bison, and horses will be allowed ...