Canada Stops Texas Cattle Imports After Flesh-Eating Worm Outbreak

Canada has introduced a ban on cattle coming from Texas following reports of a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in the United States. The screwworm is a serious animal health threat, and Canadian officials say the restriction is meant to reduce the risk of transmission to farms in Canada. The move followed new findings in Texas: authorities identified a second infected calf. In response, the state declared a disaster, signaling the outbreak is being treated as an urgent emergency. This escalation increased pressure on cross-border biosecurity measures. Under the ban, cattle from Texas are not allowed to enter Canada for the time being. Officials will continue monitoring the outbreak and may adjust the policy if the situation improves. The decision reflects how quickly animal disease alerts can lead to immediate trade and movement restrictions, especially when cases multiply.