Chihuahua cattle exports to the US to resume in September

Livestock exports from the San Jerónimo quarantine station in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Santa Teresa, New Mexico, are scheduled to resume on September 24, 2026. The Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRICULTURA) announced that exports will begin with an average of 800 head of cattle during the first week.

Volume is expected to increase gradually, reaching 1,500 animals per day by the fourth week. To facilitate this, the National Service for Agrifood Health, Safety and Quality (Senasica), local producers, and the Chihuahua state government have upgraded inspection facilities. These modifications were implemented to meet requirements from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) aimed at reducing the risk of spreading the cattle screwworm.

Improvements include redesigned pre-inspection lines to accommodate canine detectors and the construction of two dedicated shelter areas for the dogs and their handlers. The upgrades also mirror changes made to inspection areas used by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).