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YUMA, AZ (AZFamily)<\/b> \u2014 New guidance from U.S. and Mexican agriculture and health agencies is changing what travelers may need to do before crossing the border with a dog. This is due to concerns about the New World screwworm\u2014a parasite most commonly seen in cattle that can also affect other animals.<\/p>\n

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Officials say Arizona has not had a confirmed case of a dog infected with the parasite, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Mexican counterpart say they are not taking any chances. Under the updated requirements, travelers could be prohibited from taking dogs into Mexico in some cases, and those returning to the U.S. with a dog may have to prove the animal is not infected.<\/p>\n

In Rocky Point, Gina Benner, CEO of Barb\u2019s Dog Rescue, said she frequently crosses at the Lukeville Port of Entry with rescue dogs. As of now, she hasn\u2019t seen any new screening measures in practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are aware of it… We are aware of all the recent news in the last 48 hours about new requirements, and we are following it,\u201d Benner said.<\/p>\n

According to the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, there are currently six confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. <\/p>\n

Benner added that despite what\u2019s being reported, crossings with pets have not changed so far. <\/p>\n

\u201cThat is what we are reading, but the actual experience is that there has been no actual change,\u201d Benner said. \u201cBringing your pets into Mexico\u2026 it\u2019s business as usual at the Lukeville border.\u201d<\/p>\n

What is the New World screwworm?<\/h2>\n

Benner explains that screwworms are the larvae of the New World screwworm fly. The larvae feed on living tissue and can enter an animal through open wounds\u2014even small scratches\u2014burrowing deeper as they grow.<\/p>\n

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