Belize Remains Free of Screwworm

A series of awareness sessions is currently underway in Belmopan. Organised by the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the International Regional Organisation for Plant and Animal Health (OIRSA), and the Ministry of Agriculture, these sessions aim to educate key stakeholders from the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, and the Belize Livestock Association about the risks associated with the New World Screwworm.

Belize is free of the screwworm at this point, but with its presence in Honduras already, steps must be taken to prepare for the threat, particularly to the cattle industry.

The training, running through Friday, focusses on enhancing participants’ understanding of the impact and management of this highly detrimental pest, which is present in several Central and South American countries but not in Belize.

This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure all key ministries and stakeholders are well-informed and equipped to manage potential risks associated with the New World Screwworm.

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