Arizona's Border Reopens to Cattle Amid Screwworm Concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to reopen part of the southern border to cattle later this month, specifically at the Douglas port, which will be the first to allow cattle from Mexico into the U.S. since the border was closed due to the New World screwworm. This decision comes after significant efforts by Sonora, Mexico, to control the screwworm, including limiting cattle movement and implementing disease protocols. The closure had severely impacted the feeder industry and beef supply in the U.S., with beef prices rising due to a reduced herd size. The USDA has coordinated with Mexico on measures like sterile fly releases to control the parasite. 
