MAGA Guatemala highlights regional cooperation and offers guidance on livestock pest prevention

MAGA Guatemala, an organization active on social media regarding Guatemalan agricultural and community affairs, posted a series of updates on October 22, 2025. The posts covered topics ranging from regional collaboration to public health advice and expressions of condolence.

In a tweet published at 12:00 UTC, MAGA Guatemala reported on collaborative efforts between Guatemalan and Honduran representatives: "Con la finalidad de identificar oportunidades de colaboración y desarrollar proyectos conjuntos, representantes de la ENCA intercambian experiencias con delegación hondureña. Más información https://t.co/BDCwkYN56i #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" (October 22, 2025).

Later that day, at 15:11 UTC, the organization shared condolences for an unspecified loss: "Expresamos nuestras condolencias por tan lamentable pérdida. Enviamos nuestro apoyo en estos momentos de dificultad. https://t.co/av8hBjrsMr" (October 22, 2025).

At 16:00 UTC, MAGA Guatemala issued guidance aimed at livestock owners regarding pest control measures: " Para prevenir y erradicar el #GusanoBarrenador le recomendamos mantener revisiones constantes a los animales recién nacidos. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/gHYiRz4Tfr" (October 22, 2025). This recommendation reflects ongoing regional concerns about the New World screwworm (gusano barrenador), a parasitic insect that poses significant risks to newborn livestock by infesting wounds and causing severe health issues if not detected early.

The collaboration referenced in the first tweet involved representatives from ENCA (Escuela Nacional Central de Agricultura) exchanging experiences with a delegation from Honduras. Such initiatives are part of broader efforts in Central America to foster agricultural development through knowledge sharing and joint projects.

The post addressing animal health underscores the importance of regular inspections for newborn animals to prevent infestations by the screwworm fly larvae—a problem that has affected livestock industries throughout Latin America and is subject to coordinated eradication campaigns by national authorities.