Screwworm Shutdown Lifted: US Reopens Border to Mexican Cattle Imports The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will reopen its border to Mexican cattle imports after a months long shutdown triggered by an outbreak of screwworms, a parasitic pest that can devastate livestock and pose risks to human health.
The decision marks a significant development for the beef industry on both sides of the border. What Led to the US Border Shutdown?
The shutdown was prompted by an outbreak of screwworms detected in a Mexican cattle shipment headed for the US in December last year.