Mexico Suspends Certain Live Animal Imports From US Over Flesh-Eating Screwworm Concerns
The decision was made in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to Mexico’s agriculture ministry.
TL;DR
- Mexico is temporarily suspending imports of certain live animals from the U.S.
- The suspension is due to the detection of New World screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico.
- Affected animals include cattle, ruminants, pigs, sheep, goats, songbirds, and ferrets.
- The decision was made in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- Health inspections for imported pet dogs at Mexico's entry points will be strengthened.