Overview
- SENASICA, Mexico’s Agriculture Secretariat, the USDA and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico unveiled a coordinated, science-based outreach drive to protect animal health and livestock production.
- Multimedia materials in Spanish—short and long videos, radio audio and graphics—are publicly available on SENASICA and USDA websites for download and distribution.
- The guidance explains how to spot screwworm infestations in wounds, adopt preventive measures and notify animal‑health authorities without delay for expedited attention.
- The campaign targets livestock producers, veterinarians, rural communities and animal‑health personnel across both countries’ cattle regions.
- Context from recent coverage cites reappearance in parts of Mexico and recalls prior U.S. border closures with analyst‑reported export and price losses through December 2025.