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flag U.S. halts live animal imports from Mexico due to resurgence of flesh-eating screwworm fly.

flag The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle, horses, and bison from Mexico due to the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the flesh of warm-blooded animals. flag The pest was eradicated in the U.S. in 1966 but has reappeared in Mexico, prompting concerns about its spread northward. flag Texas plans to build a sterilization facility to combat the fly, and U.S. lawmakers have proposed legislation to fund this initiative. flag The parasite can cause fatal infections in livestock, leading to higher beef prices and potential cattle culls if it spreads further.

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