
Flesh-eating New World Screwworm could pose health risks to cattle, humans
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The detection of the parasitic New World screwworm in Mexico has prompted the U.S. to impose livestock import restrictions. Officials warn the outbreak could endanger cattle and wildlife if it moves north.
"Due to the threat of New World Screwworm I am announcing the suspension of live cattle, horse, & bison imports through U.S. southern border ports of entry effective immediately," she wrote in the post. "Wounds as small as a tick bite may attract a female to feed." Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
"The last time this devastating pest invaded America, it took 30 years for our cattle industry to recover. This cannot happen again."













