Guatemala tightens border controls to prevent New World screwworm parasite invasion

게시됨 2023년 8월 4일

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Guatemala is tightening its border controls due to cases of the New World screwworm parasite in Panama and Costa Rica. The parasite can infect domestic animals, humans, and other warm-blooded animals, and can have negative effects on livestock such as weight loss and decreased milk production. The Guatemalan government is increasing surveillance and efforts to prevent the transmission of the parasite, especially in activities such as animal smuggling and immigration.

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Guatemala recently announced that it will tighten border controls following cases of the New World screwworm parasite (GBG) in Panama and Costa Rica. the Guatemala's "Liberty Press" reported on July 30 that the New World screwworm is a serious parasite that parasitizes domestic animals, humans and other warm-blooded animals. Since 1993, Guatemala has never seen the New World screwworm, however The El Salvador-based International Regional Organization for Animal and Plant Health (OIRSA) has sounded the alarm after cases of the New World screwworm parasite were detected in the area around Darién, Panama, and subsequently in San Isidro Punta, Costa Rica. The parasite was also found in a domestic dog in San Isidro Puntarenas. the According to official reports, the number of cattle in Guatemala is about 1.7 million, including cattle and dairy cows. Animals parasitized by the New World screwworm will not fatten or produce milk. The Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of ...

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