Mexican cattle exports resume in Arizona after a year
Mexican cattle exports to the United States resumed Monday through Arizona following a 15-month suspension due to New World screwworm concerns. The reopening marks a major step for ranchers who faced significant financial losses during the border closure.
Mexico resumed cattle exports to the United States through Douglas, Arizona, on Monday afternoon, moving 719 head of cattle after a 15-month suspension. The reopening restores a critical trade corridor following strict border closures tied to the spread of the New World screwworm. Ranchers faced steep losses during the ban, selling livestock at a 40% discount while authorities grappled with the parasitic fly across Central America and North America.
