Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
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Part of The New World screwworm's spread into the United States
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4 sourcesImports from Mexico Halted After Flesh-Eating Parasite Found in Livestock
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5 sourcesUSDA suspends cattle, horse, bison imports through Mexico border after rising screwworm cases
US suspends Mexican live cattle exports over screwworm pest
U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot
U.S. suspends importation of live cattle from Mexico over screwworm pest
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US suspends Mexican live cattle exports over screwworm pest