Flesh-eating screwworm: Canada bans Texas over US outbreak
Canada has implemented a temporary ban on livestock imports from Texas following the discovery of flesh-eating screwworms in calves. Texas officials have declared a state of disaster as they work to contain the parasite's spread.
Why it matters
The outbreak poses a significant threat to the agricultural economy and livestock health, necessitating strict cross-border quarantine measures.
Image source, Getty Images By Sakshi Venkatraman Published 6 June 2026, 05:22 BST Canada s food inspection agency has announced a temporary ban on livestock from the US state of Texas after flesh-eating screwworms were discovered in calves this week.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a public health and agricultural policy decision.
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