US EditionUS has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico
UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – The U.S. halted livestock imports after detecting New World screwworm 160 miles closer to the border, with $30 million invested to breed sterile flies to contain the parasite.
- The United States has once again halted livestock imports through its southern border due to the northward spread of a flesh-eating parasite in Mexico.
- Late last year, a flesh-eating fly species was identified in southern Mexico, and since then, its presence has extended approximately 160 miles farther north than earlier detected.
- USDA personnel have been actively tracking the pest in both countries and revealed intentions to invest nearly $30 million in facilities dedicated to producing and distributing sterilized male flies to help control the infestation.
- Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the decision to shut the border again as overly drastic, while USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized that the United States remains committed to maintaining vigilance.
- The border closure aims to prevent significant economic losses seen decades ago if the parasite reaches U.S. livestock, with ongoing efforts to reopen ports cautiously.
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