ALERT in Zoo: Sweeping Worm Appears for the First Time in Specimens of the Enclosure
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León, Gto.- Leticia Sánchez Fernández, veterinarian of the veterinary hospital León 450, recommended checking the pets when they have any injuries and that they take time to heal to avoid being affected by the sweeper worm. After two cases were confirmed in specimens of the Leon Zoo and it was ensured that they are already controlled, the care of the pets at home has to be preventive.
The Leon Zoo, Guanajuato, confirmed the detection of cases of myasis caused by the sweeping worm in an elk or Canadian deer and a yak that presented skin lesions. The findings were made during routine veterinary reviews. The first case... Complete note »
The Zoological Park of León, Guanajuato, confirmed the presence of the worm sweeper in two of its specimens: a Yak and an Elk. Faced with this finding, the enclosure announced the strengthening of its protocols of surveillance, biosecurity and preventive medicine. Specialists work to protect the animals and prevent the spread of this plague within its facilities. Do you want to stay informed or send us your citizen report? Follow us on Facebook …
LEÓN, Mexico – For the first time, cases of screwworm infestation have been confirmed in animals at a Mexican zoo. The incident occurred at the León Zoo in Guanajuato, according to national media reports, prompting the institution to strengthen its surveillance and prevention protocols. This was confirmed in an official statement by the zoo. Screwworm infestation at a Mexican zoo: The León Zoo confirmed two cases of screwworm infestation among i…
The Zoological Park of León, Guanajuato, confirmed this Thursday the presence of the Worm Barrenador in two different species within its facilities: a Yak and an Elk. Therefore, it announced the strengthening of its protocols of surveillance, biosecurity and preventive medicine. Through an official statement, the zoo reported that the health alert in the enclosure was activated after last March 5, 2026 a case of this plague was confirmed in the …
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