Screwworm Scare: Mexico's Agriculture Ministry Battles Parasite Outbreak
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 1:37 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A flesh-eating screwworm parasite was detected in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, threatening livestock health. The parasite's discovery prompted U.S. restrictions on cattle imports from Mexico. Aggressive treatments, including ivermectin, ensured larvae were not viable, highlighting the effectiveness of Mexico's agriculture protocols to prevent screwworm spread.
