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Screwworm Threat and Border Cattle Safety | Mesa News
Screwworm outbreak hits cattle in Sonora, but don’t panic—beef is safe to eat. The parasite causes maggot infestations, but treatments are proven and effective, with quick animal recoveries. Despite the cases, the U.S. is still moving forward with reopening the Douglas port of entry for cattle trade, backed by enhanced USDA protocols including pre-export exams, quarantine inspections, and even detector dogs. Mexico’s response includes releasing millions of sterile flies and deploying vets on the ground. Arizona adds its own vet inspections, while a new sterile fly facility near Douglas will…
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