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The United States will suspend Mexican live cattle exports for 15 days to review the joint strategy against the screwworm, a parasitic fly larva that can cause severe tissue damage in warm-blooded animals, including humans. Mexico's Agriculture Secretary Julio Berdegué disagreed with the measure but expressed optimism for a quick resolution. The U.S. had previously restricted cattle shipments due to screwworm detection but lifted the ban after implementing evaluation protocols.

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