The threat from the flesh-eating maggots, known as the New World Screwworm, has suspended live cattle imports through the ...

The CDC is asking that any animal and human infestations are reported immediately to local health departments.

He said established protocols already ensure that cattle crossing into the U.S. are "guaranteed to be free of screwworms." Mexican Agriculture Secretary Julio Berdegue said he disagreed with the ...

The U.S. is putting a temporary stop on livestock imports through southern border ports of entry to try and eradicate the spread of the deadly parasitic new world screwworm.