Immediate Actions and Responses
The temporarily banned cattle imports from following the detection of the cattle screwworm in , aiming to prevent the parasite's spread to the .
Mexico has intensified sanitary measures, including wound treatment, larvicide baths, and deworming, while establishing inspection stations to combat the screwworm's spread.
Long-term Concerns and International Efforts
The illegal cattle trade across borders is highlighted as a significant risk for the disease's entry into the US, with calls for stricter enforcement against cattle smuggling.
APHIS collaborates with to eradicate the screwworm, emphasizing the importance of monitoring livestock and implementing control measures to protect American agriculture.