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Resumption of US-Mexico livestock trade

Overview

Livestock exports from Chihuahua, Mexico, to the United States resumed on September 24, 2026, through the San Jerónimo-Santa Teresa border crossing. This reopening follows a suspension of more than 16 months caused by a sanitary contingency involving the New World screwworm.

Initial operations began with approximately 750 head of cattle. To meet USDA requirements, the San Jerónimo quarantine station has undergone infrastructure upgrades, including canine inspection teams, radio frequency readers, and enhanced pre-inspection protocols. Authorities aim to gradually increase capacity to 1,500 animals per day.

Despite the resumption, epidemiological data for week 38 highlights ongoing sanitary challenges. Chihuahua has reported 88 active cases of Cattle Screwworm (GBG), bringing the state’s total to 361 since records began. Nationally, Mexico has recorded 2,035 active cases. Within Chihuahua, Matamoros has the highest cumulative cases at 32, while Chínipas, Allende, and Balleza also report significant activity.

The screwworm threat is also complicating export efforts in Tamaulipas. Secretary of Rural Development, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Antonio Varela Flores noted that the USDA has added the parasite to its sanitary inspection requirements, alongside tuberculosis, brucellosis, and ticks. Consequently, the normalization of the export cycle in Tamaulipas may not occur until 2027, as states like Sonora and Chihuahua are expected to lead the market reopening. In response, the Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas has launched a containment plan involving specialized traps and drone-based chemical control.

Entities

Senasica · United States Department of Agriculture · Chihuahua · Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas · Secretaría de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural

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Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Tamaulipas cattle exports to U.S. delayed by screwworm threat

    Screwworm outbreaks have led the USDA to add new sanitary requirements for cattle, potentially delaying Tamaulipas's access to U.S. markets until 2027 while local containment efforts intensify.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Chihuahua reports cattle screwworm cases amid livestock export reopening

    Chihuahua reports 88 active cattle screwworm cases as the San Jerónimo–Santa Teresa crossing reopens for livestock exports to the United States.

  3. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Santa Teresa livestock port reopens after 16-month screwworm suspension

    The Santa Teresa port of entry in New Mexico has reopened for Mexican livestock imports after a 16-month suspension intended to contain the New World screwworm.

  4. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 26 sources
    Chihuahua resumes cattle exports to the United States

    Chihuahua has resumed cattle exports to the United States via the San Jerónimo-Santa Teresa border after a nearly two-year closure due to the New World Screwworm contingency.

Sources

am.com.mx · canal44.com · crprensa.com · diario.mx · diariofinanciero.do · drvnoticias.com · elbuentono.com.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · elfinanciero.com.mx · elpuntero.com.mx · eltiempomx.com · entrelineas.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · hojaderutadigital.mx · hoytamaulipas.net · hpj.com · independent.co.uk · juareznoticias.com · kob.com · lasemainedansleboulonnais.fr · laverdad.com.mx · lopezdoriga.com · mexico-now.com · muropolitico.mx · nortedigital.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · oncenoticias.digital · pausa.mx · porlalibre.com.mx · segundoasegundo.com · tierrafertil.com.mx · tribunanoticias.mx · ultimasnoticiasenred.com.mx · vanguardia.com.mx · world-today-news.com · xeu.mx · yucatan.com.mx

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