Mexico's Battle Against Flesh-Eating Screwworm

Mexico is strategizing to mitigate the screwworm outbreak following a confirmed animal infection in Nuevo Leon. President Claudia Sheinbaum assured that the U.S. border reopening for livestock trade remains on track for November, despite the outbreak concerns.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-09-2025 20:03 IST | Created: 24-09-2025 20:03 IST
Mexico's Battle Against Flesh-Eating Screwworm
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Mexico is intensifying efforts to combat a screwworm outbreak after confirming an infected animal case in Nuevo Leon, a state bordering the U.S., President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Wednesday.

Amidst the outbreak, Sheinbaum clarified there are no anticipated delays in reopening the U.S.-Mexico border for livestock trade before November.

The government is actively exploring more measures to control the spread of the flesh-eating parasite and safeguard livestock health.

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