What are the dangers of screws?

when flies Cochliomyia hominivorax they lay eggs in early broods, paving the way for them to become later larvae which cause the worm.

This fly lays from 10 to 400 eggs on the edges of fresh wounds, which mature quickly and, after turning into larvae, penetrate the wound.

The Cochliomyia hominivorax it takes advantage of even the smallest injuries on the skin (from scratches, surgical interventions, branding with iron and dog bites) to attack the animal’s body.

This situation attracts more flies causing holes to form which can become infected with bacteria and cause the fly to die. cattle.

If the animal survives, the batch can lead to a negative impact on productivity, affecting factors such as growth rate and weight gain.

According to Contexto Ganadero, the worm can also cause severe mutilation and predispose calves to omphalophlebitis and septic arthritis.

This Wednesday, the Ministry of Agricultural Development (Mida) announced ‘State of emergency regarding animal health’ before the outbreak of roundworm in the entire country.

Minister Augusto Valderrama reminded that this plague attacks cattle, mammals, dogs and even humans, although it has been kept under control in recent years.

Working in collaboration with Copega (the Panama-American Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Livestock Ringworm) is crucial for this.

Given the current situation, Agricultural Quarantine, Animal Health Mida and Copeg will increase surveillance at existing checkpoints in Panama to prevent the spread of infections.