Michigan Blocks Animals From Screwworm Hotspots

Michigan’s on high alert against the deadly New World screwworm—a fly that lays eggs in open wounds and can kill hosts within weeks. With outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico already prompting Canada to ban Texas cattle, Michigan is tightening rules on animal movement from affected areas to protect its livestock and farms. Officials urge everyone to watch for signs of infection, because early detection could mean the difference between containment and catastrophe. No cases yet in Michigan, but prevention is everything. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e0aa6c09df76ec4