Screwworm Outbreak in Texas

A screwworm outbreak in Texas has led to Canada banning Texas cattle imports, fueling a beef boom in Mexico while causing gloom for US ranchers.

This marks the first detection of the deadly parasite in the US in over half a century.

The US Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case in Zavala County, further escalating concerns.

This outbreak highlights the vulnerability of the agricultural sector to parasitic diseases and the significant economic impact they can have.