Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

Canada has imposed a ban on cattle imports from Texas due to a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in the US state. The decision was made after a second infected calf was identified in Texas, prompting concerns about the spread of the disease. Texas has declared a state of disaster in response to the outbreak, highlighting the severity of the situation. The ban aims to protect Canada's cattle industry from the potential risks associated with the screwworm infestation.

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