Mexico demands new health requirement for dogs and birds from the US due to the increase in screwworm cases

The Government of Mexico, through the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader), announced that dogs and birds entering the country from the United States must undergo mandatory inspections and present a health certificate.

This measure was implemented following reported cases of the New World screwworm, aiming to protect domestic animal health and prevent the parasite from spreading across the border through imported pets and avian species.