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Canada bans Texas livestock after flesh-eating screwworm outbreak

Canada bans Texas livestock after flesh-eating screwworm outbreak

Canada has temporarily banned livestock imports from the U.S. state of Texas due to an outbreak of the flesh-eating screwworm fly. The Governor of Texas declared a state of emergency on Friday following the discovery of the parasite.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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