Les États-Unis menacent d'arrêter les importations de bovins en provenance du Mexique en raison de la présence de larves de viande

Unless specific action is taken by April 30, the United States will stop   importing   live animals from Mexico, including   cattle  , bison and horses.

The letter, obtained and distributed by Fox News, underscores the gravity of the situation and sets a tight deadline for Mexico to implement effective strategies to combat the scourge.

“I must inform you that if these issues are not resolved by Wednesday, April 30, USDA will   restrict imports of animal products, including cattle, bison, and horses, from or in transit to Mexico to protect the interests of the agricultural industry in the United States,” Rollins wrote in a document published by the publication.

Members of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) expressed their support for Rollins' actions in a press release that also included a link to Rollins' letter to the Mexican government.

Verbein met earlier this week with "senior officials" at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C., "to urge further action to eradicate the blowfly," the association said.

The New World blowfly, whose larvae feed on living tissue, has begun spreading north from Central America, causing alarm in the United States. The parasite can cause devastating damage to livestock because the infections it causes not only affect the HEALTH of the animals but also cause significant economic losses for producers.

The flies lay eggs in superficial wounds   on cattle , and the larvae hatch within 12 to 24 hours. They will then feed on the tissue for four to eight days, during which time they will cause serious harm to the animal, the Mexican government explained in a September 2024 article .

Infected animals often isolate themselves from the group, showing signs of depression, loss of appetite and discomfort from their wounds. If left untreated, they can die within seven to 14 days from secondary infections, according to Mexican government experts.