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Screwworm Confirmed in Three Mexican States as Officials Expand Field Response

Sanitary cordons, expanded surveillance, supervised ivermectin protocols aim to curb spread without signs of wider transmission.

Overview

  • Seven bovine infections were confirmed by regional ranchers in Tlatlaya and Amatepec in the State of Mexico after initial reports at the turn of the year.
  • Michoacán authorities reported a single isolated case in Villa Madero confirmed by Senasica, with the affected bull under treatment and monitoring.
  • Inspection teams in Michoacán examined hundreds of animals across species and reported no screwworm detections in other municipalities, lowering immediate spread risk there.
  • Altamira, Tamaulipas, established a sanitary cordon along communities on the Tamesí River and set permanent surveillance, prioritizing field operations to prevent movement toward central Tamaulipas.
  • Agencies deployed emergency animal‑health groups and urged daily wound checks, prompt veterinary care, reporting of suspected myiasis, and preventive ivermectin for pets only under professional guidance.