AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLivestock Biosecurity: The U.S. USDA confirmed a New World screwworm infestation in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, south Texas—first detection in Texas since 1966—prompting quarantine and sterile-fly releases as officials warn the larvae can destroy living tissue in cattle, pets, wildlife and rarely humans. Panama Link & Trade Pressure: Reports say the outbreak’s northward movement has been tied to containment failures after the pest was long held at the southern end of Panama, raising fresh concerns for regional cattle flows and cross-border enforcement. Canal & Shipping Watch: Separately, Panama Canal congestion hit a yearly high as a June 9-17 dry chamber overhaul cuts daily transit slots, pushing wait times higher and driving U.S. Jones Act waivers for domestic shipments. Maritime Security: The week also flagged renewed risks around cargo routes, including attacks near the Middle East affecting containership operations.
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