AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLivestock Health Alert: The U.S. USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas—about 5.5 miles from the first detection—prompting tighter movement controls, expanded surveillance, and millions of sterile fly releases to stop spread. Cross-Border Spillover: The outbreak is part of a broader northward resurgence linked to cases across Panama, Central America, and Mexico, with ranchers bracing as herd levels are already low and beef prices high. Regional Response Pressure: Canada moved to temporarily ban Texas livestock entering the country, while Texas officials issued disaster measures and quarantine zones. Weather Risk for Farms: Mexico is monitoring Tropical Storm Amanda as it forms offshore, with forecasters warning that even a non-landfall track can still bring heavy rain and disruption for agriculture. Bolivia Food Supply Disruption: Clashes between police and protesters in Santa Cruz—Bolivia’s agricultural breadbasket—reignited road blockades that are already straining food and medicine access.
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