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U.S. Reopens Border to Mexican Cattle | Mesa News
The U.S. is set to reopen its border to Mexican cattle imports on August 24th via Douglas, Arizona, after a 20-month pause triggered by a New World Screwworm outbreak in Mexico. This phased restart, contingent on continued disease control, aims to stabilize beef prices and rebuild trade — a move welcomed by Arizona officials and ranchers, though critics question its economic impact. While Mexico’s Sonora and Chihuahua boast strong disease control records, U.S. authorities are ramping up safeguards, including electronic ID tags for cattle. Full reopening to New Mexico is planned if conditions…
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