USDA halts animal imports, UF experts explain New World screwworm risk

In light of the recent spread of the New World screwworm, the USDA has suspended live cattle, horse and bison imports into the U.S. from Mexico. To help understand this insect, UF experts explain what New World screwworms are, why they’re a problem the U.S. has faced successfully before and how to be aware of signs of screwworm infections in your animals.