How Close is the State to the Screwworm? Ranchers Demand State Protection Before It's Too Late
Source: dairynews.today
Ranchers in Aguascalientes are on high alert, calling for preventive measures against the potential threat of the screwworm which could impact cattle production.
The presence of the screwworm remains a threat across the country, prompting ranchers in Aguascalientes to intensify daily checks on their livestock. Producers must inspect their cattle's ears and noses for wounds that could host screwworm eggs, known for their rapid reproduction. According to Salvador Hernández Zermeño, the situation jeopardizes the entire beef production chain, from breeders to consumers.
A call is made to the government for coordinated action to prevent the screwworm's establishment, as the nation faces a $11.4 million daily loss in cattle exports to the United States. Gerardo Salas Díaz emphasizes the need for consistent sanitary campaigns and immediate treatment of any cattle injuries, urging unity among government levels to combat the challenge.
A call is made to the government for coordinated action to prevent the screwworm's establishment, as the nation faces a $11.4 million daily loss in cattle exports to the United States. Gerardo Salas Díaz emphasizes the need for consistent sanitary campaigns and immediate treatment of any cattle injuries, urging unity among government levels to combat the challenge.
