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U.S. and Mexico Launch Joint Educational Campaign on Cattle Screwworm

Officials urge immediate reporting of suspected cases to speed response.

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.