Canada Stops Texas Cattle After Flesh-Eating Worm Outbreak

Canada has banned cattle from Texas after a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in the United States. The government took this step to reduce the risk of the disease moving across the border. Screwworm is caused by a type of fly that lays eggs on animals. The larvae can damage flesh, so infected animals may need urgent veterinary care. Canada’s ban means cattle cannot be imported or moved from the affected area. The decision came after Texas identified a second infected calf. Texas officials also declared a state of disaster due to the outbreak. Public health and animal health teams are working to control the problem and find infected animals quickly. Canada’s action aims to protect its livestock and farms.