Mexican livestock farming faces one of its most critical challenges in decades. With the aim of stopping the million-dollar economic losses and recovering the export market, the authorities of Mexico and the United States have joined forces in an ambitious educational campaign to prevent, detect and eradicate the cattle screwworm.
This initiative comes at a time of national urgency: since the closure of the US border to Mexican livestock in May 2025, producers report devastating losses reaching $25 million a day.
A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE FOR ANIMAL HEALTH
The United States Embassy in Mexico, in coordination with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality Service (SENASICA), has deployed a series of materials designed to train key actors in the sector.
The campaign is aimed at:
- Livestock and livestock producers.
- Veterinarians and zootechnicians.
- Rural communities and animal health personnel.
WHAT DOES THE PREVENTION GUIDE INCLUDE?
The materials, available entirely in Spanish, offer practical tools for early detection and treatment of affected animals. The key points of the campaign are:
- ID: How to recognize screwworm infestations in livestock.
- Prevention: Specific measures to reduce risks on farms and production units.
- notification: The critical importance of immediately reporting cases to health authorities.
- Treatment: Adequate protocols for the management of infested animals.
ECONOMIC IMPACT: THE COST OF RE-APPEARANCE
The resurgence of screwworm is not just an animal health problem; It is a financial crisis on a binational scale. The US Embassy stressed that early detection is the only way to protect the productive systems of both countries and expedite commercial reopening.
Currently, educational content – including videos, radio audio and digital graphics – is available for free on the official site:
Campaign against Screwworm – US Embassy
THE ROAD TOWARDS BORDER REOPENING
The Mexican livestock sector remains expectant. The success of this educational campaign and the timely response of producers will be decisive for the United States health authorities to lift the suspension of cattle crossing, returning stability to an industry that moves millions of dollars every day.
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