In a meeting in Yucatan, the head of the Secretariat for Agricultural Development (SDA), Ramón Ochoa Peña, signed a collaboration agreement with the authorities of Yucatan and Quintana Roo to attack the advance and possible proliferation of the screwworm in the country, since Quintana Roo shares an international border with Central American countries and Yucatan consumes meat from Campeche.
In a joint effort to prevent more cases of Cattle Screwworm (GBG) in Mexico, the governments of Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo have established actions to face the challenges of agri-food health and safety.
For the first time, the commitment of the three governments arises to combat the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly and has taken a significant step with the implementation of improvements at the inspection point located in Candelaria, Campeche.
This action is part of a broader effort that seeks to guarantee agri-food health and safety in the region after eight positive cases of the worm have already been registered in Mexico, which is why it is sought to prevent further outbreaks.
This peninsular meeting is the result of virtual meetings held precisely between the secretaries of the Agricultural field, with Ramón Ochoa Peña from Campeche, Edgardo Gilberto Medina Rodríguez from Yucatán and Jorge Carlos Aguilar Osorio from Quintana Roo.
Likewise, the agricultural secretaries were accompanied by the Yucatecan governor, Joaquín Díaz Mena, with which the commitment to improve these works was reaffirmed, necessary to optimize the operation and strengthen the animal health processes.
In December 2024, a case of this disease was reported in the border area with Guatemala, so the objective is to optimize livestock operations.
Actions and improvements will be implemented in the facilities, including the adaptation of the maneuvering yard to facilitate movements with 10 livestock cages, a key aspect to improve operational efficiency.
A modern handling chute will be built to allow veterinary inspection, wound healing, and the application of dewormers, thus ensuring the well-being of the cattle.
In addition, they will install a cattle bath with a water supply and rehabilitate the doors and concrete slab of the corrals, improving the safety and hygiene of the environment.
The improvements will continue with the rehabilitation of the two piers and the installation of a lighting system that will provide visibility during night operations. An office will also be set up for collection by OIRSA, aligning with the rates of the CAITF in Chiapas, which will guarantee more organized access to the service.
The well-being of the staff is not neglected, as access to adequate toilets will be ensured and a speed reduction lane will be built, increasing road safety in the area.
These initiatives represent a significant step towards more efficient management and reinforce actions in the inspection of livestock, aligning with the best practices of the livestock sector.
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