Discovery of screwworms in Mexico impacting cattle trade

Dr. Ron Gill, professor and Extension livestock specialist at Texas A&M University, joins us with an update on the screwworm situation in Mexico and implications for trade.

Clint Peck

November 30, 2024

The discovery of screwworms in a cow in southern Mexico at a border inspection facility at the Guatemalan border is impacting cattle trade. The discovery of that pest by Mexican animal health authorities led to the Nov 22 closure of the U.S./Mexico border to all cattle imports from Mexico.

Joining us with an update on the situation is Dr. Ron Gill, professor and Extension livestock specialist at Texas A&M University.

Related article: https://www.beefmagazine.com/livestock-management/screwworms-impacting-cattle-trade
Related assets: New World Screwworm Guide and New World Screwworm Fact Sheet

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