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Cattle Cross Border Again | Charlotte News
Cattle imports from Mexico are set to resume August 24th at the Douglas, Arizona border crossing after a year-long ban due to a screwworm outbreak — a parasite that burrows into livestock. While cases have dropped significantly in Mexico, strict new U.S. protocols are in place: daily limits start at 700 animals, each must have an electronic tag and pass canine and scanner checks. Ranchers like Martín Alfonso Ibarra, whose income plummeted 40%, welcome the return but criticize the slowdown and political overreach. The ban also drove up beef prices and disrupted supply chains. Though cautious…
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