Inside the Ongoing Efforts to Contain a Screwworm Outbreak in Mexico

The U.S.-Mexico border has partly reopened to cattle imports for the first time in a year. This reopening follows a notable screwworm infestation that impacted the region. The primary threat comes from a dangerous flesh-eating fly. Authorities are currently engaged in a difficult battle against the pest. Efforts to contain the insect are centered deep within Mexico. The reopening of the border marks a tentative step toward normalization. However, the campaign against the infestation has only just begun. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely to protect livestock.