The dairy industry is weighing in on suspension of Mexican livestock following new world screwworm detection

“We are watching this very closely.”

Ag groups are weighing in on USDA’s suspension of livestock imports from Mexico due to new world screwworm.

The ban is set to stay in place month-to-month until there is progress on containing the pest.

Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the impact to dairy cattle in the United States, long-term effects, and what to expect as we move forward.

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