SNW(SH:600628) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-22 07:32Core Viewpoint - The emergence of a New World screw-worm case in Nuevo León, Mexico, poses significant risks to the livestock industry in both Mexico and the United States due to its proximity to the border [1][1]. Group 1: Disease Outbreak - A case of New World screw-worm was confirmed in the Sabinas Hidalgo area of Nuevo León, Mexico, approximately 113 kilometers from the U.S. border [1][1]. - The affected animal was an 8-month-old calf that had been moved from a high-incidence area in southern Mexico to a farm in Nuevo León [1][1]. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated that this is the first detection of the disease in the closest area to the U.S. since the outbreak began in Mexico [1][1]. Group 2: Impact on Livestock Industry - The outbreak is expected to have a significant impact on the U.S. livestock industry, prompting the USDA to analyze all new information related to the recent case in Nuevo León [1][1]. - Following the outbreak, the U.S. had previously closed its livestock import channels from Mexico, which included cattle, bison, and horses, due to the disease's spread [1][1]. - The USDA may consider releasing sterile flies in the area to prevent further spread of the disease [1][1]. Group 3: Nature of the Disease - The New World screw-worm is a parasitic fly that can enter animals through open wounds and feed on their living tissue [1][1]. - While primarily affecting livestock, the screw-worm can also infect humans [1][1].