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Cattle Trade Reopens After Screwworm Shutdown | Texas News
Mexico’s cattle exports to the U.S. are back after a 15-month shutdown, with the first shipment crossing on August 24th — a major win for ranchers and trade as U.S. herds hit a 75-year low and beef prices soar. The restart hinges on a new, ultra-tight inspection protocol: every cow is checked to block the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that triggered the halt. The outbreak wrecked Mexican ranchers’ profits, forcing some to sell at 40% discounts, and exposed how risky it is to rely on one market. Now, Mexico and Panama are teaming up to release millions of sterile flies to curb the pest…
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