Santa Teresa port to reopen for Mexican cattle imports on September 24

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The United States is set to reopen the Santa Teresa port of entry in New Mexico to Mexican livestock imports on September 24. This marks the end of a 21-month suspension triggered by concerns over the spread of the New World screwworm.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the reactivation following agreements between sanitary and agricultural authorities from both nations. The Santa Teresa crossing is a critical hub, historically handling approximately 43% of all Mexican cattle imports into the U.S. The resumption of trade is expected to proceed gradually, starting with roughly 800 head of cattle per day during the first week, with plans to increase volume as sanitary protocols are validated.

To prevent the reintroduction of the screwworm, the USDA has implemented reinforced sanitary measures. These include the use of detector dogs, modified pre-inspection areas, and radiofrequency readers to electronically verify cattle identification tags. While a recent case of screwworm was confirmed in a horse in New Mexico, officials maintain that the reopening schedule remains unchanged. Additionally, authorities are working toward reopening the Palomas-Columbus crossing within the next 30 days.

Entities

Brooke Rollins · Chihuahua · Mauro Parada Muñoz · San Jerónimo · Santa Teresa · Santa Teresa Port of Entry · United States · United States Department of Agriculture · Unión Ganadera Regional de Chihuahua

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[● 3 SOURCES] The reopening will begin gradually with approximately 800 head of cattle per day during the first week. vivirenjuarez.com · porlalibre.com.mx · segundoasegundo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The cattle crossing was suspended for 21 months due to concerns regarding the New World screwworm. estamosaqui.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] A case of New World screwworm was confirmed in a horse in Grant County, New Mexico, on September 17. www.brownfieldagnews.com · periodicocorreo.com.mx
[● 5 SOURCES] The US Secretary of Agriculture announced the reopening of the Santa Teresa port of entry for Mexican cattle. vivirenjuarez.com · cdj.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · www.brownfieldagnews.com · tribuna.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] New sanitary protocols include the use of screwworm-detecting dogs and radiofrequency readers for electronic ear tag identification. segundoasegundo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Santa Teresa port has historically accounted for approximately 43% of all Mexican livestock imports to the US. estamosaqui.mx · www.brownfieldagnews.com · tribuna.com.mx
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities are planning to reopen the Palomas-Columbus crossing within approximately 30 days. cdj.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · www.brownfieldagnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The Santa Teresa port of entry is scheduled to reopen on September 24. vivirenjuarez.com · cdj.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · www.brownfieldagnews.com · tribuna.com.mx