The New World screwworm fly outbreak in Chiapas, Mexico, is alarming both ranchers and U.S. agricultural authorities, leading to a ban on cattle exports to the U.S. The Mexican government, with U.S. assistance, is building a facility to produce sterile flies to combat the outbreak, but it will not be operational until next year. Rising medicine costs have compelled some ranchers to resort to dangerous home remedies. Veterinarian Alfredo Chavez has seen a rapid increase in cases among various animals, yet governmental support remains minimal despite ongoing efforts to manage the crisis.
In Chiapas, ranchers face an outbreak of the New World screwworm fly, affecting cattle and other livestock while being barred from exporting to the U.S.
The Mexican government is constructing a facility to produce sterile flies to combat the screwworm outbreak, but it won't be operational until next year.
Veterinarians in Chiapas report a surge in cases, treating multiple animals themselves while relying on traditional remedies as the cost of medicine skyrockets.
Veterinarian Alfredo Chavez notes that ranchers are left to confront the crisis with little support from the government.
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