U.S. Restricts Cattle Imports from Mexico and More Animal News for November 26, 2024

Pilot and Dog Die in Plane Crash While Transporting Rescue Animals

A pilot transporting rescue animals from Maryland to New York was found dead after the plane they were in crashed in the Catskill Mountains. Onboard were several dogs and the pilot, Seuk Kim, when the plane went down on Sunday. Low visibility, turbulence, and inclement weather were all factors that contributed to the crash, which took place about 35 miles outside Albany, New York.

Three dogs were traveling alongside Kim when the plane began its impromptu descent. One dog was killed in the crash, while another has yet to be found. The third dog, though, survived the crash with severe injuries, including two broken legs. The Labrador mix puppy is being treated for its injuries at a veterinary hospital. Hopefully, the ongoing investigation will lead to the discovery of the missing pup, who has yet to be found.

Non-Profit Animal Rescue is Taking in Animals Displaced by Hurricane Helene

A non-profit animal rescue in Stokesdale, North Carolina, has offered to house animals displaced by Hurricane Helene. Just two months ago, the hurricane practically washed away the rescue. Despite experiencing the detrimental effects of Hurricane Helene, The Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network showcased its brand new 12-stall barn. The new facility will serve as a refuge for up to a dozen horses displaced by the hurricane.

The horses taken in by the Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network will stay and be cared for until they find a new, more permanent home. Furthermore, horses aren’t the only animals living on the farm. Executive Director Lauren Riehle can be seen petting a goat during her interview with WFMY News 2. Riehle discusses the 25% increase in rescues at the farm after taking in nearly 500 animals this year alone.

U.S. Restricts Cattle Imports from Mexico After New World Screwworm is Found

The United States has restricted cattle imports from Mexico after discovering the New World screwworm (NWS) pest. The pest threatened livestock populations in the U.S. until 1966 when it was finally eliminated. However, the NWS is returning, attaching itself to cattle in Mexico that are supposed to cross the U.S. border.

The NWS is a highly dangerous pest that infects warm-blooded animals by targeting their living flesh. Introducing the NWS into the U.S. could negatively affect domestic livestock. Additionally, the pest could invade households with pets, further spreading its destruction. Infection can spread to wildlife, pets, birds, and even people. Find out more about the New World screwworm here.