AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoInvasive Species Alert: New World screwworm is spreading in Texas and New Mexico, with vets warning pet owners after confirmed cases in dogs and dozens in livestock; the flesh-eating larvae can target any mammal via open wounds, so authorities urge faster identification and prevention as the pest moves north from Panama. Biosecurity & Livestock Risk: Experts note the U.S. hasn’t faced this threat in decades, but the outbreak’s return is already stressing cattle producers and raising questions about how the parasite entered and is spreading. Regional Climate Pressure: The Panama Canal Authority is cutting Neopanamax draft limits as El Niño develops, citing likely lower Gatun Lake rainfall and preparing for additional adjustments. Conservation Science: Researchers are working to “make frogs poisonous again” after captivity protected Panama’s Atelopus from deadly fungus but also left them toxin-poor, making them easier prey. Local Sustainability/Accountability: A Panama-focused piece argues ESG reporting can’t be treated as a side task for trade-linked firms, especially when claims about emissions, water, waste, and labor may be scrutinized.
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