Health2 sources
Border crossing reopens with tighter checks for screwworm
- Mexican cattle began moving through a border crossing on Monday to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm.
- Both Mexico and the U.S. are implementing tighter checks to control the spread of the flesh-eating screwworm.
- Stockyards in New Mexico, previously closed due to the outbreak, are now operational again.
- The New World screwworm poses a significant threat to livestock, leading to enhanced border control measures.
- The reopening of the border crossing aims to balance trade and livestock safety.