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Border Cattle Port Reopens After Screwworm Hiatus | Tucson News
The Douglas Port of Entry in Arizona is back open for cattle from Mexico, after a year-long shutdown due to the invasive New World screwworm. This century-old border crossing, vital to rural economies and beef supply chains, reopened with strict USDA protocols: 30 days of vet checks before entry, with Mexican and U.S. vets collaborating. Any sign of the parasite means the entire shipment is rejected. Ranchers face extra inspection burdens but welcome the reopening, hoping it’ll ease beef prices — though daily volumes are down and cattle are heavier from the closure. USDA remains vigilant…
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