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US to resume Mexican cattle imports amid screwworm concerns

The United States is set to resume cattle imports from Mexico on August 24th, following a year-long ban due to concerns over the New World screwworm fly. The ban significantly impacted the cattle and beef industries in both nations, leading to livestock shortages in the U.S. and reduced export revenue for Mexico. While imports will resume, new U.S. protocols will initially limit the number of cattle allowed across the border and require specific identification and screening measures. AI

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US to resume Mexican cattle imports amid screwworm concerns

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Fabiola Sánchez, The Associated Press ·

    The U.S. picked the Mexican state without screwworm to reopen the border. Then it got screwworm

    Days before the Aug. 24 reopening, Sonora — chosen as the safe crossing point — confirmed its first case, 325 miles from the border.