Canada Temporarily Blocking Livestock From Texas Due to New World Screwworm
Canada is temporarily restricting the import of livestock from Texas over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said animals that are from Texas or were present in the state within 21 days of a border crossing will not be allowed into the country. It comes after an infestation of New World screwworm fly larvae was confirmed this week in a calf in Texas. It’s the first case confirmed in the state since 1966. The agency said several U.S. states have also taken precautionary measures to mitigate the risk of spread. “The CFIA will continue to work closely with U.S. counterparts to assess developments and adjust measures as needed,” it said in a news release Friday....
TL;DR
- Canada is temporarily restricting livestock imports from Texas.
- The restriction is due to concerns about the New World screwworm fly with flesh-eating larvae.
- Animals from Texas or present in Texas within 21 days of border crossing are prohibited.
- An infestation was confirmed in a Texas calf, marking the first case since 1966.
- Several U.S. states have implemented precautionary measures.
- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is working with U.S. counterparts.