A dangerous, flesh-eating parasite is prompting changes to import rules. The parasite in question is the New World screwworm, which poses a threat to livestock. To protect state livestock from this parasite, stricter requirements are being implemented for cattle originating from Mexico.

These new rules aim to prevent the spread of the parasite. The goal is to safeguard the health of livestock within the state. Further details on the new import rules and the parasite are available from the source.

The New World screwworm is a significant concern, and the new regulations target Mexican-origin cattle to mitigate this risk.