'Overreaction' says Greg Abbott. Canada bars Texas livestock over New World screwworm [View all]

Canada temporarily banned Texas livestock due to the ongoing spread of New World screwworm, officials announced June 5.

American officials recently identified the flesh-eating parasite in the United States, decades after it was eradicated from the country. The parasitic infection, spread via screwworm flies, poses serious risks to Texas' $15.5 billion cattle industry.

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On June 5, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster over the "imminent threat" posed by screwworm.

Andrew Mahaleris, a spokesperson for Abbott, said Canada was overreacting as Texas and USDA are moving quickly to contain and eradicate screwworm in a limited area of South Texas.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/overreaction-canada-bars-texas-livestock-204743572.html

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