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Screwworm Outbreak Spreads Beyond Initial Quarantine Zones in Belize
New World Screwworm cases are spreading in animal populations beyond the initially quarantined areas in Belize.
The Belize Agricultural Health Authority reports that the New World Screwworm outbreak is no longer confined to the initial quarantine zones and has spread to additional areas across Belize. This parasitic infection poses a serious threat to livestock and other animals, requiring urgent containment and control measures from veterinary authorities and local producers.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Belize
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 20:44 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 20:44 UTC
- Source
- https://www.lovefm.com
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