Over 661 thousand animals inspected to contain the Bark Beetle **Note:** If the input text was a single word or a very short phrase, the translation would be provided as requested. However, in this case, the entire paragraph was translated as specified.

Guatemala, September 1, 2026.- Between October 2024 and August 2026, 661,577 animals were inspected as part of the actions to contain the Bark Borer in the country. During that same period, 254,848 animals received preventive or curative treatment for wounds, because these can become sites where the fly of this pest lays its eggs and the infestation develops.

Guatemala, September 1, 2026.- Between October 2024 and August 2026, 661,577 animals were inspected as part of the actions to contain the Borer Worm in the country. During the same period, 254,848 animals received preventive or curative treatment for wounds, as these can become sites where the fly of this pest lays its eggs and the infestation develops. During this period, 4,927 productive units were also visited and 26,981 vehicles were inspected to verify the movement of animals. In addition, 4,282 reports related to possible cases were received and attended to. As a result of the surveillance and during the mentioned period, 5,169 animals were identified as positive for Borer Worm. To detect new cases in a timely manner, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) maintains active epidemiological surveillance, both in the field and through the handling of received reports. The actions carried out also include health education and dissemination. In this component, ...