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Mexico Confirms Localized ‘Gusano Barrenador’ Cases in Livestock Across Three States

Authorities mount a containment drive using emergency teams, targeted inspections, sanitary cordons.

Overview

  • Producer groups reported seven confirmed bovine cases in the State of Mexico, concentrated in Tlatlaya and Amatepec, with confirmation attributed to the Mexico–U.S. animal‑health commission.
  • In Michoacán, SADER and SENASICA confirmed a single isolated case in Villa Madero in a dehorned bull now under treatment, after inspections of 509 cattle and other animals found no further detections.
  • Altamira, Tamaulipas, activated a sanitary cordon and expanded surveillance along the Tamesí riverside, with local officials reporting no new cases in adjacent areas.
  • Emergency animal‑health teams (GEESA) are conducting epidemiological tracing, active case searches, and field operations in coordination with federal and state authorities.
  • Officials urge producers to check animals daily, clean and disinfect wounds, and apply curative or preventive powders to reduce the risk of myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax.