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U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Texas Tribune, By Jayme Lozano Carver , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 25, 2026
· 2 min read
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LUBBOCK — The U.S. will resume importing a limited amount of cattle from Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The decision comes as a flesh-eating parasite outbreak continues. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said it is a coordinated reopening o...
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Key takeaway Department of Agriculture announced Friday.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The decision to resume limited imports of Mexican cattle has significant implications for San Antonio's livestock industry, which has been impacted by the prolonged closure of southern ports of entry. With 41 out of 42 cases of New World screwworm reported in Texas, local ranchers and producers have been eagerly awaiting a resolution to the trade disruption. The reopening of the Douglas, Arizona, port is a step in the right direction, but Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller's criticism of the USDA's response suggests that more needs to be done to address the screwworm outbreak. San Antonio's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its role in the regional cattle trade make it a key player in the industry, and the city's economy will likely be affected by the USDA's decision. As the port reopens, local officials will be watching closely to ensure that the measures in place are sufficient to prevent the spread of the screwworm and protect the local livestock industry.
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Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK — The U.S. will resume importing a limited amount of cattle from Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The decision comes as a flesh-eating parasite outbreak continues. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said it is a coordinated reopening o...
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